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Rosecrans, William Starke, 1819-1898

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1819 - 1898

Biography

William Starke Rosecrans (September 6, 1819 – March 11, 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was the victor at prominent Western Theater battles, but his military career was effectively ended following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert Colby letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 863607.2
Mss 863607.2
Date(s): 1863-11-07
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Robert Colby in New York to General Rosecrans in which he offers to institute and prosecute a libel suit against the "New York Tribune" on behalf of Rosecrans, in retalliation for the paper's allegation that he was negligent of duty during the Battle of Chickamaugua.

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