United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, African American
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Goddard Thomas Correspondence
Unprocessed
Identifier: 2023.060
Dates:
1869-1876
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Henry Goddard Thomas correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SC 01822
Content Description
The collection contains letters received by Colonel Henry Goddard Thomas, the commander of the U.S. Colored Infantry during the Civil War. The letters were sent to Thomas from two individuals, German immigrants Lewis C. Henser and Rudolph Tensler (Teusler). In his two letters, Hensler outlined news of funding and his town of residence. In his single letter to Thomas, Tensler spoke mostly of family affairs. The letters contain content pertaining to funding, personal and family life, and news...
Dates:
1869-1876
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center