United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Russell family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6123
Abstract
The first part of this collection contains select papers from the life of Samuel Russell, Sr. The bulk of these papers are hand copied letters from John M. Vaughn, a frequent correspondent of Samuel Russell who lived in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. The second half of the collection contains the papers of his son, Samuel Russell, Jr. Many of these papers include documents from when Russell Jr. worked as William Henry King's secretary in Washington, D.C., while King served in the US...
Dates:
1846-1947
Samuel Russell papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 9413
Content Description
Collection consists of letters to and from Samuel Russell, covering topics of family matters, missionary work, and travel. Two documents mention Civil War events. Also includes a tribute to Russell's sister Isabella M. Johnson upon her funeral, and a receipt for rent and provisions. Materials dated 1843 to 1928.
Dates:
1843-1928