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Edwin H. Gilbert papers [microform], 1862-1865

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Summary

Creator:
Gilbert, Edwin H.
Abstract:
Officer with the 4th Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. Includes official records such as invoices, requisitions, inventories, and orders.
Extent:
1 reel
Language:
English
Call Number:
2011349 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Mike Shallcross, April 2018.

Background

Scope and Content:

Records of Company D, 4th Michigan Infantry (1862-1864 with a few documents from 1865), collected by Edwin H. Gilbert, the unit's first lieutenant and one-time quartermaster. The records are chiefly quartermaster documents, including lists of stores, receipts, invoices, and requisitions, and some official correspondence.

Biographical / Historical:

Edwin H. Gilbert, of Ann Arbor, Mich., was a first lieutenant and commander of Company D, 4th Michigan Infantry during the U.S. Civil War. He also served for a time as company quartermaster.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society (donor no. 945 .
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into 1 series: 4th Michigan Infantry, Co. D records.

Accruals:

No further additions to the Edwin H. Gilbert papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Names:
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1864). Company D.
Gilbert, Edwin H.

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RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open without restriction. Due to the fragile nature of original materials, researchers are asked to use the microfilm or digital version.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Donor(s) have not transferred any applicable copyright to the Regents of the University of Michigan. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Edwin H. Gilbert papers [microform], Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

Edwin H. Gilbert papers [microform], 1862-1865
Call Number 2011349 Aa 2
Total components 6
Items available online Online 5
Last indexed 2023-08-08