Samuel White Papers, 1862-1865


Summary Information
Title: Samuel White Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1862-1865

Creator:
  • White, Samuel, d. 1864
Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 135

Quantity:
  • .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
  • 6 digital files (143 MB)

Repository:
Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
Collection consists of seven letters written by two brothers and a friend describing their Civil War experiences to their family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Samuel White, captain in the 5th Wisconsin Infantry, wrote five of the letters, which describe his role in the infamous Mud March, an officer's mess in winter camp, the appointment of Ambrose Burnside as commander of the Army of the Potomac, the presentation of new battle flags by the governor of Wisconsin, and a review of the troops by General Grant. One letter written by William H. White describes the reaction of the soldiers to the assassination of President Lincoln. One letter from Alexander Samuels describes how Captain White lost an arm in combat and the losses incurred by his unit during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in May 1864. (White died two weeks later.)

Language: English

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Administrative/Restriction Information
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).


Acquisition Information

The Golda Meir Library purchased the collection from manuscript dealer Charles Apfelbaum in 1998 (accession 1998-019).


Processing Information

Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in October 1998.


Contents List
Correspondence, 1862-1865
Electronic Folder  
  \Box01\
  Folder01\
Digital
Physical Description: 6 digital files (143 MB) 
Scope and Content Note: Digitized sample of folder
Box   1
Folder   1
Physical