Wilson, James Grant., 01/01/1861-05/12/1863

File — Box: 6, Folder: 17

Identifier: 79619

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Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

Creation: 01/01/1861-05/12/1863

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 5/2/1862 from James Grant Wilson to John Gilmary Shea, enclosing a brief (1 page) manuscript sketch [retained in this folder] of General W. H. S. Wallace. References to Shea's book "The Fallen Brave" (1861) [retained in Shea book collection at Georgetown University Library], and the siege of Fort Donelson (Tennessee). General Wallace's signature, sent with this letter from Wilson to Shea, is also contained in this folder. Sent from Chicago. Also, 1 ALS dated 5/12/1863 from Wilson to Shea, enclosing a copy of Wilson's "Sketches of Illinois Officers" [not retained in this folder], with references to De Soto County, Fort Pickering, and "The Fallen Brave." Sent from Headquarters, 15th Illinois Cavalry, Camp Ward, Memphis, Tennessee.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM WILSON, JAMES GRANT (1862): Autographed Letter

WILSON, JAMES GRANT - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1861-3): Autographed Letter

WALLACE, W. H. S. (GENERAL) - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

"FALLEN BRAVE" (BOOK) - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

FORT DONELSON (TENNESSEE) - REFERENCE (1862): Autographed Letter

WALLACE, W. H. S. (GENERAL) - SIGNATURE (1862): Autographed Letter

"SKETCHES OF ILLINOIS OFFICERS" - REFERENCE (1863): Autographed Letter

DE SOTO COUNTY - REFERENCE (1863): Autographed Letter

FORT PICKERING - REFERENCE (1863): Autographed Letter

ILLINOIS - CIVIL WAR - 15TH CAVALRY - REFERENCE (1863): Autographed Letter