Ross (Leonard F.) Papers, 1861-1863

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Summary

Title:
Leonard F. Ross papers
Dates:
1861-1863
Creators:
Ross, Leonard F. (Leonard Fulton), 1823-1901
Abstract:
Collection contains four items relating to Leonard F. Ross' experiences in the U.S. Civil War, including two letters from Ulysses S. Grant.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Leonard F. Ross papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of four items relating to Leonard F. Ross' Civil War career, including two communications from Ulysses S. Grant. Grant's autograph letter signed dated 1861 December 4 (HM 69444) discusses confiscations from Missouri citizens and instructions for dealing with marauding Confederates; the contemporary copy of his 1862 October 5 letter (HM 69445) recaps a dispatch from General William S. Rosecrans detailing the movement of federal troops during the pursuit of Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's forces at Corinth, Chewalla and Ripley, Mississippi on 1862 October 3-4. Also present is a receipt from Henry P. Noble to Ross for a payment for a horse, 1863 April 28 (HM 69446), and an undated copy of "Foraging Parties Instructions," with Ross' note "Please read to the guards" (HM 69447).

Biographical / historical:

Leonard Fulton Ross (1823-1901) was born in Lewiston, Illinois. He studied law and began his legal practice in Vermont, Illinois. In 1846, Ross enlisted in the U.S. Army to fight in the Mexican-American War. In May 1861, he enlisted in the 17th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and was commissioned as a colonel; he was promoted to brigadier general in April 1862. During the Civil War, Ross fought in the battles of Fredericktown, Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and the Siege of Corinth, and was involved in the 1863 Yazoo Pass Expedition. In December 1862, he was arrested for refusing to obey orders and was subsequently court-martialed and reprimanded by General Ulysses S. Grant, then returned to his command. Ross resigned from the Union Army in July 1863. Following the war, he was active in the Republican Party. Ross died in Galesburg, Illinois at age 77.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Anne Lloyd Crotty, January 2006.
Processing information:

This finding aid was created in 2022 by Melissa Haley as part of the American Presidential Papers Project with enhanced description of the presidential material present.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Melissa Haley
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-02-06 10:21:42 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Leonard F. Ross papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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