Wilson, James Grant., 01/01/1861-05/12/1863
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
Dates
- 01/01/1861-05/12/1863
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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