Documents, 1861/09/01-1861/09/14
File — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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 correspondence with Davis while he served as commander of the District of Kentucky (1865–1866). Also included are account books for personal items (1868–1870), translation of a German article on the Modoc War (ca. 1875), and printed materials while Davis was stationed as command of the Department of Alaska (1868–1870). There are also general and special orders from the Department of Alaska (in Alaska Territory) (1868-1869), a diary (1868-1870), and a register from Mt. Olive Church in White County, Indianan (1878).
Correspondents include: William P. Benton, Will Cumback, Samuel R. Curtis, John C. Fremont, Ulysses S. Grant, Alvin P. Hovey, George B. McClellan, Oliver P. Morton, Lazarus Noble, John Pope, William S. Rosecrans, Winfield Scott, Franz Sigel, James C. Veatch, Lew Wallace, Thomas Wood, and Richard Yates.
Correspondents include: William P. Benton, Will Cumback, Samuel R. Curtis, John C. Fremont, Ulysses S. Grant, Alvin P. Hovey, George B. McClellan, Oliver P. Morton, Lazarus Noble, John Pope, William S. Rosecrans, Winfield Scott, Franz Sigel, James C. Veatch, Lew Wallace, Thomas Wood, and Richard Yates.
Dates
- 1849-1875
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Cubic Feet (6 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis, Jefferson Columbus, 1828-1879 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
