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hall refuting charges of misconduct in the defense of Vicksburg;
copy of a letter by T. J. Wharton published in the New York
Herald, Aug. 17,1881, concerning an interview with President
Davis after the fall of Vicksburg and Davis' reasons for the
appointment of Pemberton as commander of the Department of
Mississippi, Tennessee, and East Louisiana; and copies of letters
by Pemberton, Dec. 31, 1862-Dec. 4, 1866.
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Pendleton, Edward Pvt., 27th Massachusetts Volunteers
Reminiscences, 1862—65. 1 item.
Describes Pendleton's enlistment and early training in
Massachusetts, the Federal occupation of New Bern, N.C., the
Siege of Petersburg, and service under Gen. John Schofield in
the Carolinas Campaign. Includes remarks on camp life,
marches, casualties, hospital care, and his treatment as a prisoner
of war in North Carolina.
710
Perham, Aurestus S. Writer; Lecturer
Papers, 1882-1923. ca. 2,100 items.
Documents assembled to vindicate the military record of
Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren, who was relieved of his command
by Gen. Philip H. Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks, Va.
Includes correspondence, notes, maps, photographs, and printed
material.
711
Perkins, Edward Thomas
(1826-1872) Surg., 71st New York Volunteers
Family papers, 1822-1901. ca. 100 items.
Includes a letter to Perkins from the surgeon of the 73d
New York (Excelsior brigade), Dec. 4, 1863, Brandy Station,
Va., concerning marches and skirmishes along the Rapidan
River, medical care, and the suffering of convalescents; a recommendation
for Perkins by Col. William R. Brewster, July 4,
1864; miscellaneous orders and returns; and photographs of
Perkins and Col. William O. Stevens.
712
Perkins, George Hamilton (1835-1899) Lt. Comdr., USN
Isabel Perkins Anderson collection of the papers of George
Hamilton Perkins, 1857-1936. 500 items.
Includes notes and published accounts of Perkins' service
in the war, a photograph of Perkins as a midshipman, and a
list of documents, photographs, clippings, and souvenirs collected
by Isabel Perkins.
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
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