Showing Collections: 1 - 2 of 2
Kansas 1860s diary
Collection — Volume: 1
Call Number: RH MS B78
Overview
A single diary, probably for the years 1863-1867, includes entries from a soldier who might have been named John Adams and might have served with the 2nd Kansas Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War. The volume also includes what appears to be financial accounts with individuals in Trading Post, Linn County, Kansas from after the war.
Dates:
approximately April 1863-1867
Leander Stillwell correspondence
Collection
Call Number: RH MS 41
Overview
Most of the correspondence included in this collection is from Stillwell to his father, Jeremiah O. Stillwell. These letters, dating from January, 1863 to the end of December, 1863, relate Stillwell's military experience to his father. Later correspondence, dating from 1898 to 1920, is from various political figures to Stillwell asking for favors, endorsements, or his opinions.
Dates:
1863 - 1920