George E. Sears papers, 1864-1865 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Ruby Okpiabhele and Eira Tansey

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Collection Overview

Title: George E. Sears papers, 1864-1865

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 498

Primary Creator: Sears, George E.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The papers are arranged in chronological order. The collection consists of 3 folders.

Date Acquired: 03/31/1966

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This box contains papers from 1864-1865 mostly concerning the duties of Lt. George E. Sears (Assistant Quartermaster). His papers include letters about his application for the appointment of Assistant Quartermaster and a series of recommendations in favor of Sears' appointment to this position. More letters explain the terms of his appointment and list several messages to be sent by Sears to other officials. Other letters address the condition of a horse his friend owns and Sears' request for a leave of absence to Texas for "important business of a private nature." There are lists of quartermaster's stores, statements for forage consumed by the public animals under the direction of Sears in the field, as well as additional records of horses and mules used by the Confederate states.

Biographical Note

Lt. George E. Sears was an Assistant Quartermaster, serving in Fagan's division during the Civil War (at the time of his appointment, he was serving in an unattached batallion).

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Emily G. Brett

Acquisition Method: Gift

Preferred Citation: George E. Sears papers, Manuscripts Collection 498, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection record created by Ruby Okpiabhele, inventory by Eira Tansey.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Correspondence and appointments, 1864-1865],
[Folder 2: Quartermaster's lists and forms, 1864],
[Folder 3: Crane letter, 1864 April 29],
[All]

Folder 1: Correspondence and appointments, 1864-1865
Folder 2: Quartermaster's lists and forms, 1864
Folder 3: Crane letter, 1864 April 29: Letter written from Pennsylvanian William F. Crane to a relative who later married George Sears. Crane was an Assistant Quartermaster in Company B of the 157th Infantry (Pennsylvania Volunteers). His letter mentions various Civil War generals and the reaction to the massacre at Fort Pillow.

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