Garesche, Julius P. - Printed Information., 03/20/1861-06/19/1965

File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: 28407

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The material in this collection relates to Julius P. Garesche, a Georgetown University alumnus and chief of staff to William S. Rosecrans, a general during the Civil War. The eight folders comprising this collection include manuscripts by Julius Garesche; correspondence about his death by fellow officers, including General Rosecrans; printed information about Garesch‚ and some members of his family; and photographs of Garesche and the family tomb at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, D.C. A summary of the life of Julius Garesche is provided below, however, details can be obtained from the biography written by his son Louis Garesche, Biography of Lieut. Col. Julius P. Garesche, Assistant Adjutant-General, U.S. Army (1887). The papers of Louis Garesche are deposited at Duke University. They consist of 85 items of correspondence and material relating to the biography on his father, primarily genealogical material on the Garesche family.

Bulk dates: 1860 - 1870 Span dates: 1836 - 1908 Extent: 0.75 linear feet, 1 box

Dates

03/20/1861-06/19/1965

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains printed copies of War Department general orders announcing JPG's promotions, death, and dedications. Total: 8, dated between 3/20/1861 and 6/19/1865. Note: 2 cc.of general order announcing JPG's death, dated 1/16/1863. Includes 2 printed copies of orders issued by JPG, dated 12/4/1862 and 12/31/1862. Also, handwritten copy by Louis Garesche of official telegram sent by General Rosecrans to War Department announcing JPG's death, n.d.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GARESCHE, JULIUS P. - WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS (COPIES): Printed Item

ROSECRANS, WILLIAM S. - TELEGRAM RE. DEATH OF GARESCHE, JULIUS: Printed Item