Samuel S. Smyth Papers, 1862-ca. 1884, bulk (bulk 1862-1864)

Summary

Creators:

Smyth, Samuel S.

Extent:

.4 linear feet (1 document box)

Language:

English.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains originals and photostats of correspondence and journals, 1862-1864. There also is a microfilm copy, which has been cataloged separately (Wyles E601 S6).

Biographical / historical:

Samuel S. Smyth, during the Civil War, was a captain in the Illinois Light Artillery, 1st Regiment (Vol.) Battery F. For information relating to the 1st, see: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois, Volume VIII, revised by Brigadier General J. N. Reece (1901).

Acquisition information:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Anderson, n.d.

Physical location:

Vault

Location of this collection:

UC Santa Barbara, Special Research Collections

UC Santa Barbara Library

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US

Contact:

(805) 893-3062

special@library.ucsb.edu

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