Mathias Harter papers, 1846-1864
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Student at University of Michigan and Civil War soldier. Student commencement oration, 1855; six Civil War letters written while he was serving in the Ninth Iowa Infantry; and miscellaneous papers.
Student commencement oration, 1855 as well as six letters (Nov. 22, 1862-July 31, 1864) written to his wife and children while he was serving in the 9th Iowa Infantry. The letters are chiefly of camp and home affairs.