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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1813 - 1890

Biographical History

John Charles Frémont (1813-1890) was an American soldier, explorer, and politician.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Frémont family letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308105]
Identifier: MSS SC 1016
Scope and Contents

Eight holograph letters, four from Fremont, four from his wife, Jessie Benton Fremont. Jessie's letters deal with personal and family matters. Two of John's letters deal with personal business; the other two with affairs connected to his responsibilities as Commander of the Western Department of the U.S. Army in 1861. They discuss personnel transfers to various areas of his command.

Dates: 1861-1890
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frémont family letters

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