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William S. Rosecrans Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: ZBW

Scope and Content

Primarily correspondence and reports (1884-1886) regarding the investigation Rosecrans conducted regarding the financial conduct of General Benjamin Butler while he was an officer of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers; including correspondence with and about General Butler.

Also a few Rosecrans letters to presidents of Notre Dame (1865, 1884-1885), a defense of his position on the slavery question (8 October 1864), and two letters (1890) concerning an assay he requested.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864-1895.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

General during the Civil War; congressman from California (1881-1885); U.S. Register of the Treasury (1885-1893).

Extent

1 linear inch.

Title
William S. Rosecrans Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
(574) 631-6448