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1040
Wilson, Thomas Gen., USA
Collection, 1865. 2 items.
Letter from Wilson to his wife, Apr. 9, 1865, [Appomattox
Courthouse, Va.] describing the scene in the Army of the Potomac
when the surrender of Gen. R. E. Lee's army was announced;
and a photograph of Meade with his staff reviewing
his troops near Appomattox Courthouse.
1041
Winslow, John Ancrum (1811-1873) Capt., USN
Collection, 1864-88. 10 items.
In part, photocopies.
Account of the battle between the U.S.S. Kearsarge and
C.S.S. Alabama copied from entries in the log of the Kearsarge
for June 14-21,1864; postwar account of the battle with a steel
engraving of Captain Winslow; pamphlet, The Cruise of the
Kearsarge (1888); list of subscribers to an award for Captain
Winslow, Nov. 16, 1864; and photographs of five officers who
served on the Kearsarge: William H. Bedlam, chief engineer
Cushman, Hayard Marsh, Frederick L. Miller, and sailing master
Stoddard.
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
1042
Winthrop Family
Papers, 1537-1904.
Microfilm, 53 reels.
Contains notes or memoranda by Robert C. Winthrop written
during a visit to Washington, D.C., in Oct. 1861. Provides
information on meetings with President Lincoln, William
Seward, Winfield Scott, and Robert Anderson, and observations
on public morale, generalship, and the conduct of the
war. Also contains a military pass issued to Winthrop by General
Scott, Oct. 21, 1861; an undated letter from Robert Anderson
to Winthrop on fortifications and camp scenes near Washington,
and problems between Generals Scott and McClellan;
and miscellaneous letters by Nathaniel P. Banks, Edward
Everett, George B. McClellan, William C. Rives, and D. M.
Sargent.
Published finding aid available.
Originals in the Massachusetts Historical Society.
1043
Wirz, Henry (d. 1865) Commandant, Andersonville Prison;
Maj., CSA
Collection, 1865. 14 items.
Material relating to Wirz' trial.
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