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General Sherman letter to William F. Scott, July 20, 1888

Concerning a letter sent to him by Scott asking for information about the Fourth Iowa Cavalry in the Meridian Expedition.

General Sherman letter to Col. Tourtelotte, August 7, 1887

Concerning personal matters, why he calls Mr. Rateman commodore; also including his opinion of Grover Cleveland.

General Sherman letter to Col. Tourtelotte, February 4, 1887

Concerning attempts to bring dishonor on Grant's name; concerning the lack of appropriations money; concerning personal matters.

General Sherman letter to John Murray Corse, November 4, 1871

Concerning the recent Chicago fire and Sherman's approaching trip to Europe.

Shelton family papers, 1864-1936

Diaries of siblings O.C., Mary, and R. Amanda Shelton from the 1860s and a speech written by R. Amanda Shelton in 1911 about her experiences during the Civil War. O.C. Shelton served as an officer in the Iowa Infantry 45th Regiment and died of…

Shelton family papers, 1864-1936

Diaries of siblings O.C., Mary, and R. Amanda Shelton from the 1860s and a speech written by R. Amanda Shelton in 1911 about her experiences during the Civil War. O.C. Shelton served as an officer in the Iowa Infantry 45th Regiment and died of…

Laban Shearer, 1860s

Served with the 36th Infantry, Iowa Volunteers; brother to George Marion Shearer.

Laban Shearer, 1860s

Served with the 36th Infantry, Iowa Volunteers; brother to George Marion Shearer.

George M. Shearer, 1863

George M. Shearer fought in the Civil War as a soldier in the 17th Iowa Infantry, Company E. Likeness mentioned in 1863 diary, Feb. 13 and 14.

George M. Shearer diary, 1865

George M. Shearer fought in the Civil War as a soldier in the 17th Iowa Infantry, Company E. This diary describes his daily experiences, including his time as a prisoner of war at Andersonville Prison.

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