James Henry Lane Letter, 1865
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-121
Scope and Contents
A letter to Secretary of War E. M. Stanton which is signed also by Senator James Harlan. He says, "Saw Gen. Grant Saturday night-he has no objection to this change." The change would allow all the Indian troops to go home to raise crops for their families.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-02-13
Creator
- Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
James Lane was a a leader of the Union guerrillas of Kansas called "Red Legs," and later a Union General of the Kansas Volunteers. He was also a U. S. Senator.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The paper is in good condition, but the handwriting is difficult to read.
Subject
- Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 (Person)
- James, Silas Harlan, 1820-1899 (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
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1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441