Morton, Oliver P. (Oliver Perry), 1823-1877
Person
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Gallatin Porter papers
Collection
Identifier: L125
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence from Albert Gallatin Porter and others in Indianapolis, Indiana and elsewhere; newspaper clippings; speeches; autographed notes and manuscripts; and printed Congressional bills ranging from 1804 to 1928, regarding Porter's political career; biographies; historical subjects; his manuscript and indices.
There are also oversize Internal Improvement Loan stock document and newspaper clippings, ranging from 1838 July to 1888 May (OBC146).
There are also oversize Internal Improvement Loan stock document and newspaper clippings, ranging from 1838 July to 1888 May (OBC146).
Dates:
circa 1804-1928, undated
Anna W. Wright collection
Collection
Identifier: L550
Scope and Contents
The collection includes letters to Governor Oliver P. Morton regarding the recruitment of Black troops for Indiana regiments during the U.S. Civil War (1861-1864) and letters from Oliver P. Morton to Jacob Wright concerning the 1868 Republican National Convention from 1866 to 1868. Also included are several family letters to Jacob Wright and correspondence from a variety of national politicians to Louis T. Michener responding to his requests for them to speak in Indiana during the 1890...
Dates:
1860-1911
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Anna W. Wright collection
Benjamin Spooner papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1229
Scope and Contents
This collection contains general and special orders to Benjamin Spooner and the 83rd regiment
from O.P. Morton and Laz Noble. Also included are letters of the 83rd regiment and a petition of
commissioned officers.
The materials within this collection are Photostat copies and have been arranged in chronological
order
Dates:
1862-1864
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Benjamin Spooner papers
Civil War soldiers photograph albums
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: P001
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 3 photograph albums containing carte-de-visite photographs of Union soldiers from Indiana from Oliver P. Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1861 to 1865.
Dates:
1861-1865
David Hutchinson papers
Collection — Folder: S707
Identifier: S0707
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed letters from David Hutchinson, official documents of affirmation from A. G. Smith and M. M. Daily , court documents, official documents from Oliver P. Morton, official document from United States Army offices, a will, a typed transcript of a letter by S. Aug. Arnold, and a diploma in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., ranging from 1836 to 1896 regarding professional accreditations, military service, pension and family and business...
Dates:
1836-1896
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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David Hutchinson papers
Ezra G. Hayes personal narrative
Collection — Folder: S614
Identifier: S0614
Scope and Contents
This collection contains three typewritten copies of the life story of Ezra G. Hayes that he dictated to Caroline M. Hayes. Hayes' narrative ranges from 1705 to the early 1900s. This collection was made from a copy owned by Mrs. Jacob Bauer of Lawrenceburg, Indiana in 1933 and it includes Mr. Hayes' family history, his many business pursuits, early history of Dearborn County, Indiana, and his viewpoints on the politics and elections during his lifetime. Also included are three copies of a poem...
Dates:
circa 1910
George Saylor letter
Collection — Folder: S1137
Identifier: S1137
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 3 items: a letter dated November 2, 1940, from Mrs. R.H. McCletald; a daguerreotype of George Saylor; and a handwritten letter dated May 24, 1862 addressed to Robert Blakely, Esq., from George Saylor of the 15th Indiana Regiment, regarding preparation for the Siege of Corinth, and Indiana Governor O.P. Morton’s speech before the 15th Indiana Regiment at Corinth on May 23, 1862.The letter reportedly was written by Indiana Civil War soldier George Saylor on...
Dates:
1862
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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George Saylor letter
Jefferson C. Davis collection
Collection
Identifier: L041
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of Jefferson C. Davis’s official military papers. During Davis’s time as quartermaster, the papers include receipts, bills, requisitions, and other documents relating to his Indianapolis based post (1861). As an officer in the field, Davis’s papers include official correspondence regarding duties, copies of telegrams to Gen. John C. Fremont, and military inspection reports sent to him while with the 14th Army Corps (1861–1865). The collection also contains...
Dates:
1849-1875
Joel W. McGrew military appointment certificate
Collection — Folder: B025
Identifier: B025
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a certificate signed by Oliver P. Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana appointing Joel W. McGrew as a captain in the 27th Indiana Regiment on August 30, 1861.
Dates:
1861/08/30
John H. Holliday papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0670
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed letters, official documents and telegrams from Gov. Joseph A. Wright, Gov. Oliver P. Morton, Alexander Ramsey, William Henry Harrison Terrell, Richard Thompson, Mayor John Caven, John Coburn, J. P. Dunn and Ebenezer Dumont in Indianapolis, Indiana, excerpts from the Western Sun, and officials of the United States War Department ranging from 1850 to 1880 and undated regarding Indiana and Civil War soldiers and payments and other related business.
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Dates:
1850-1922
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John H. Holliday papers
