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Polar Star., 1862 Nov-1864 June

 File — Box: 20, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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 collection also contains several folders of Parsons’ personal papers.

Dates

  • 1862 Nov-1864 June

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 30.5 Cubic Feet ( (45 manuscript boxes; 3 oversize boxes; 4 oversize folders (in AMD); 33 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
225 S. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63105 United States
314-746-4510