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Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905
GC 1203
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Title: Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905
Dates: 1851-1905
Collection Number: GC 1203
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Extent: .2 linear ft.
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by Baker to his wife Amanda from 1861-1864. Most of the letters are
written from various locations in Virginia and discuss the health of the troops, the horses assigned to them, and some of
the battles the soldiers fought.
Language of Material: English
Research is by appointment only
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Samuel K. Baker (--1864) Letters, 1851-1905. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County
Biography/Administrative History
Samuel K. Baker of New York fought in the Civil War as a Union soldier.
Scope and Content of Collection
The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by Baker to his wife Amanda from 1861-1864. Most of the letters are
written from various locations in Virginia and discuss the health of the troops, the horses assigned to them, and some of
the battles the soldiers fought. Also typescripts of the original letters.
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Correspondence.