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Twelve handwritten pages of Thomas' early war experiences in the 11th U.S. Infantry. Most incidents concern Captain Cooley and Lieutenants Head and Huntington.

Scope and Content From the Collection: From the letters to Henry Goddard Thomas one can gather that the General was a respected individual for his involvement with the Black community. As an activist Thomas received various letters from individuals seeking to help educate people recently emancipated. Thomas was particularly active in the construction of churches for the Black community as well as instruction for Black ministers. Louis Hensen writes to thank the General for money for the construction of a Methodist church and...