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Daniel N. Speer papers
1851-1862

Manuscripts

1851-1862

Description: The largest portion of the collection consists of personal and military correspondence that Daniel N. Speer kept during his Civil War service. Also included are pieces of correspondence of John F. Moreland, his father-in-law, and documents dealing with family slaves.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1851-1894.
Call number: mssDNS
Creator: Speer, Daniel N (1836-1893)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Cowan's Auctions, November 21, 2014.
Associated people: Moreland, John F. (1817-1878.); Speer, Aurelia Roberta Moreland, (1842-1905.); Speer, John A. (1833-1879.)
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