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William McCleave papers, 1862-1904.
BANC MSS C-B 300LOCAL
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Title:
William McCleave papers, 1862-1904Creator/Contributor:
McCleave, William, 1823-1904, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Carleton, James Henry, 1814-1873, CorrespondentCreator/Contributor:
Carson, Kit, 1809-1868, CorrespondentAbstract:
Relating mainly to his career as army officer, particularly service with 1st cavalry, California Volunteers, 1861-1866, in
engagements against hostile Navajoes and Apaches in New Mexico. Included are copies of two letters from James H. Carleton,
to Christopher Carson and Joseph R. West, 1862; letter to McCleave from his commanding officer, 1862; two from McCleave to
other officers, 1862 and 1869; his record of daily activities, Ft. West, Jan.-Mar. 1863; notice of appointment as Bvt. Lt.
Col. of Volunteers, 1865; service record and list of engagements; reminiscences prepared for Society of California Volunteers;
report prepared by another member of the Society giving additional information on McCleave's army career; copy of an article
written by McCleave on his experiences in New Mexico during the Civil War; obituary notices.
Date:
1862 (issued)Subject:
n-us--- -- n-us-nm -- n-us-caIndians of North America -- New Mexico
Peuples autochtones -- Nouveau-Mexique
Indians of North America
Militia
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
California -- Militia
États-Unis -- Histoire -- 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession)
Californie -- Milice
California
New Mexico
United States
California Cavalry. -- 1st Regiment.
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Also available on microfilm.
Type:
History.Autobiographies.
Biographies.
Obituaries.
Physical Description:
16 folders in porfolio
1 microfilm reel (63 exposures) : negative (Rich. 88:13) and positive
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 300LOCAL