William Sprague letters, 1861-1871
Collection context
- Creator:
- Sprague, William, 1830-1915
- Extent:
- 1 box 1 box (66 items)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters to Sprague from his military and political associates, dealing chiefly with the political questions of the day.
- Biographical / historical:
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Governor of Rhode Island, 1859-1862, U.S. Senator, 1863-1875. Sprague served under General Burnside in the Civil War.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William Sprague letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu