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Union soldiers

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\People\people\people by occupation\people in military occupations\soldiers\

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

George Custer Telegram, March 4, 1876

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 47.Unknown]
Identifier: 3826.764
Description

This is a telegram written by George A. Custer to Lawrence Bonnett; it is written on a Western Union form. It says, "We start to meet Sitting Bull tomorrow will reach Lincoln Monday."

Dates: March 4, 1876

Letter from John T. Cochrane terminating General Cooper and a discussion of Choctaw funds , June 1, 1861

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 3826.1331
Description

John T. Cochrane's letter to J. B. Luce gives an update about the removal of Cooper as Indian Agent. Cochrane’s letters also introduces the new Indian Agent named Richardson from Missouri. Tensions about whether the Choctaw will continue to support the cause of the Union versus the Confederacy is discussed, and Cochrane explains how much money it has taken to keep the Choctaw on the side of the Union.

Note: typed transcript is available.

Dates: June 1, 1861