Parsons, Charles, 1824-1905
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Charles Parsons Papers
Collection
Identifier: A1185
Scope and Contents
The Charles Parsons Papers consist of accounts, abstracts, correspondence, bills of lading, orders, transportation passes, crew lists, charters, contracts and other types of material that document his work as assistant quartermaster in St. Louis during the Civil War. The collection includes both loose papers and bound volumes that provide extensive information on the logistics of transporting troops and supplies for the Union army in the western theater, including the Vicksburg Campaign. The...
Dates:
1808-1940; 1862-1864