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Letter signed J. Weydemeyer, Lt. Col. Comd. Post, Military Post, Salem, Mo., to Col. Henry Almstedt. To my great astonishment I was informed that, while I am yet Commander of this Post, Col. Glover, Comdg. the Rolla Dist., sent order to Col. Bailey to take statements and testimony regarding transactions of our Post Quartermaster. I am seeking removal from this command. I wish you would assist me., 1862 Oct 3

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains commission and appointments of Henry Almstedt and papers relating to the service of the 1st United States Reserve Corps (3 months) and the 2nd Missouri Light Artillery. Includes letter of William R. Martin to Captain T. Rohe, dated Martinsburgh, Missouri, July 29, 1861, regarding the discovery of the bodies of Benjamin Sharp and Lieutenant Jager; two letters of Joseph Weydemeyer to Almstedt, dated October 3, 1862, and to General Schofield, dated June 3, 1863, regarding his resignation; brief report of the fortifications at St. Louis, dated January 20, 1863; and Almstedt's journal with brief notes of the Powder River Indian Expedition in 1865. Also includes military commissions of Almstedt, dated 1846; and Bellefontaine Cemetery papers.

Dates

  • 1862 Oct 3

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders, 2 oversize items))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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