An extensive collection of research notes for the American historian Freeman Cleaves' s books Rock of Chickamauga (1948) and Meade of Gettysburg (1960), also notes on Daniel Webster, Thomas William Sweeney and the Fenians, and Abbott Lawrence. Also included is a manuscript entitled "Lowells, A New England family" and the related notes.

Freeman Cleaves (1904-1988), a reporter on the staff of the Financial World, historian, writer, and public lecturer on American history, particularly, the Civil War.

2.0 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.