• Creator Names Sherman, Francis Trowbridge, 1825-1905.
  • Title Francis T. Sherman papers [manuscript], 1862-1865.
  • Physical description 0.25 linear ft. (55 letters)
  • Collection summary Letters, nearly all by Francis T. "Frank" Sherman to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Sherman of Chicago (Ill.), during his service with the Union army during the Civil War, beginning as Colonel of the 88th Illinois Infantry, known as the second Chicago Board of Trade regiment, and ending as a General. Letters from Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Washington (D.C.), and Louisiana discuss family matters and the war. Many envelopes are included.
  • Acquisition information Gift of C. Knight Aldrich, M.D. (1990.0221).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Francis T. Sherman diaries, the Sherman family papers, and publications: Quest for a star; Letters from the gold rush; and Addenda to Letters from the gold rush.
  • Names
    • Sherman, Francis Trowbridge, 1825-1905 Archives.
    • United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 88th (1862-1865)
  • Subjects
    • Families Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Soldiers Illinois Chicago 19th century.
  • Geographic coverage United States History Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Envelopes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.