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878
Smith, William Wrenshall
Diary, 1863. 1 v.
Transcript.
Observations on the war made by Smith, a cousin of Julia
Dent Grant, during a visit with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, Nov.
3-Dec. 2, 1863. Describes travels through Kentucky and Tennessee
and the effects of the war in those States, the occupation
of Nashville, profiteering by sutlers, the apparent absence of
religion among soldiers, the atmosphere and routine around
General Grant's headquarters, morale, foraging expeditions,
and the generalship or character of John C. Fremont, Ulysses
S. Grant, Clark B. Lagow, John A. Rawlins, William F. Smith,
and James H. Wilson. Includes a few details on the battles of
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge.
879
Smith—Carter Families
Papers, 1669-1880.
Microfilm, 6 reels.
Includes five letters from William V. Smith to his parents,
July 1864-May 1865, concerning a skirmish with Confederate
forces along the coast of South Carolina, Gen. William Birney's
expedition to Jacksonville, Fla., and morale and health care at
a military hospital in southeast Virginia.
Originals in the Massachusetts Historical Society.
880
Smith—Townsend Families
Papers, 1670-1890.
Microfilm, 1 reel.
Includes two letters from Mrs. B. Smith to her daughter
written from Chesapeake Military Hospital near Fort Monroe,
Va., Aug.-Sept. 1864, concerning the welfare of her son, Capt.
William Smith, who was wounded at the Siege of Petersburg.
Originals at the Massachusetts Historical Society.
881
Snow, Elliot (1866-1939)
Papers, 1790-1942. ca. 9,450 items.
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Includes copies of documents concerning the futile efforts
of Capt. George H. Preble to prevent the C.S.S. Florida (alias
Oreto) from entering Mobile Bay, and miscellaneous letters
and clippings concerning Preble's dismissal and reinstatement.
Also contains the papers of Horatio D. Smith (1845-1918), an
officer in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.
Finding aid available.
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
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