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Dr. J. Hanson Thomas manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3091
Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence of Dr. John Hanson Thomas sent during his imprisonment during the Civil War. Dr. Thomas and his wife, Annie Campbell Thomas, née Gordon, wrote each other almost every day during his time as a prisoner of war from September 1861 to February 1862, and letters between the couple make up the majority of the collection. These letters discuss daily life in the prison camp, political views, current events, and family matters.

Dates: 1861 - 1862

George Cornwell and William Mead correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2460
Abstract

This collection consists of a series of letters written by George Cornwell and William Mead during the Civil War. The collection contains photo copies of originals and typed transcripts.

Dates: 1862 September 13-1865 June 9

Glenn papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1017
Abstract

The collection is comprised primarily of correspondence as well as legal documents, deeds, wills and indentures, and some of Judge John Glenn's and his son William Wilkins Glenn’s personal correspondence, including letters from Reverdy Johnson, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Maryland Governor Thomas Pratt, General Henry Heth, General Louis Wigfall.

Dates: 1706-1939