Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908.

Rufus Saxton correspondence, 1862-1889. - 3 items.

Open to research.

ALS (1862 October 22) written by Saxton to the Board of Home Missions requesting the assignment of a military chaplain; ALS (1863 June 18) to George Whipple of the American Missionary Association expressing Saxton's appreciation upon receiving life membership in the organization; and ALS (1889 June 14) to John M. Burt reflecting Saxton's patriotism.


Army officer.


Collection material in English.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

mm 79001678


Burt, John Mowlem, Sir, 1845-1918 --Correspondence.
Whipple, George, 1805-1876 --Correspondence.
American Missionary Association.


General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States. Board of Home Missions.


Patriotism.


United States--History--Chaplains.--Civil War, 1861-1865


Army officers.