Manuscripts
John Francis Heath letters
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Charles Dieterichs letters
Manuscripts
Letters sent from Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina while serving during the U.S. Civil War; some are written on letterhead of the 26th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers.
mssHM 46337-46346
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John Heath letters to William Heath Davis
Manuscripts
Two letters written to William Heath Davis, Jr., to New York publishing agent John Heath regarding Davis's work Sixty years in California (1889). In the first letter, dated July 6, 1889 (HM 77911), Heath replies to Davis's stated intention to visit New York and have his work "in the market" there. Heath advises Davis to talk to him before making any publishing agreements, and offers to put Davis in touch with references verifying Heath's character and credentials. The second letter, dated August 8, 1889 (HM 77912), contains Heath's reply to Davis's inquiry for ways to improve his book, which he plans to "revise & enlarge." Although Heath had not yet seen a copy of the work, he advised Davis to make it as "attractive and interesting as possible." He speculates that the greatest interest in California existed among residents of the "eastern and middle states," since he believed that emigrants from Eastern states made up most of California's population. He suggests that these readers would be more "inclined and willing to believe" Davis's statements on current conditions in California since he was not a "land grabber, nor an Emigrant Solicitor." Heath concludes by suggesting that might be able to meet with Davis should the latter visit New York. Also included with the letter are two envelopes that appear to have come from other letters.
mssHM 77911-77912
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William H. Hagar papers
Manuscripts
Primarily letters and other material written while serving in Virginia during the U.S. Civil War, 1864 to 1865; also includes some Hagar family material.
mssHM 32180-32203
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James F. Rowell papers
Manuscripts
Consists of letters sent to Rowell's parents while serving during the U.S. Civil War, drafts of speeches commemorating the Civil War and on American seamen, photographs, and ephemera.
mssHM 39265-39269
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Deloraine Chapman letters
Manuscripts
Letters written while serving in Company F, 93rd Illinois Regiment during the U.S. Civil War.
mssHM 20539-20558
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George Titcomb diary
Manuscripts
Diary of a soldier kept while serving in the 9th Regiment, Kansas Cavalry during the U.S. Civil War.
mssHM 938