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18 December 1863

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. L. Elliott

Sturgis is prepared to follow Elliot with his cavalry, but worries about a nearby Rebel force. Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.24

26 June 1862

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel [Jona ?]

Informs Jona that James Sturgis Grier, a member of Jona's staff, has been appointed to Sturgis' staff. Grier may have been related to Sturgis.

GLC03475.04

circa 1861-1865

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated vignette portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen Sam D. Sturgis." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Sam D Sturgis" "Sturgis." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0766

circa 1861-1865

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated vignette portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Sturgis." Ink inscription on verso "Saml. D Sturgis Brigadier General Vols. and Major U.S.A." "Lieut. Col. 6th Cav. and Bvt. Col." "Bv't. Maj. Gen. U.S.A., Mch. 13, '65; Col 7th U.S. Cav., May 6, 1869; Retired, June 11, 1886." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0767

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