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922
Swann, John S. West Virginia
Reminiscences, 1876. 1 item.
Transcript.
Account of Swann's experiences as a prisoner of war at
Fort Delaware, 1864-65.
923
Swindler, Albert Clayton 12th Virginia Cavalry, CSA
Records, 1862-63. 1 v.
Record book captured from the 5th Connecticut Volunteers.
Contains morning reports on the 5th Connecticut for May 5,
1862, and on the 12th Virginia Cavalry for Jan.-Mar. 1863.
Includes comments on troop movements and the condition of
the 12th Virginia Cavalry.
924
Swisher, Carl Brent (1897-1968) Historian
Collection, 1836-1962. ca. 12,250 items.
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Research notes, clippings, and copies of letters and documents.
Includes information on slavery, emancipation, and the
war, and military and political leaders such as Salmon P. Chase,
Roger B. Taney, and Gideon Welles.
Finding aid available.
925
Taft, William Howard (1857-1930), Pres., U.S.
Papers, 1810-1930. ca. 675,000 items.
Contains 17 items relating to the war, chiefly official correspondence
and orders of Maj. Thomas D. Sedgwick, 2d Kentucky
Regiment, 1861 — 62, concerning campaigns in West Virginia
and Tennessee, and miscellaneous letters to Alfonso Taft,
1862-63, on the progress of the war in southeast Virginia,
Confederate recruiting in Campbell County, Ky., the death of
Gen. William Nelson, and the role of Lt. Col. Bassett Langdon
in the Battle of Missionary Ridge.
Published index and microfilm copy (657 reels) available.
926
Talbot, Theodore (d. 1862) Capt., USA
Papers, 1837-67. ca. 200 items.
Includes 26 letters from Talbot to his mother and sister,
Feb. 26, 1860-Apr. 2, 1861, detailing the situation of the Federal
garrison at Forts Moultrie and Sumter, i.e., the attitude of
inhabitants and officials in South Carolina, negotiations for
the surrender of the forts, the move of the garrison from Fort
Moultrie to Fort Sumter, morale, and supplies. Also, a receipt
for supplies delivered to General Sigel's corps, July 25, 1862.
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