Title: Rufus Saxton correspondence
Description: ALS (1862 October 22) written by Saxton to the Board of Home Missions requesting the assignment of a military chaplain; ALS (1863 June 18) to George Whipple of the American Missionary Association expressing Saxton's appreciation upon receiving life membership in the organization; and ALS (1889 June 14) to John M. Burt reflecting Saxton's patriotism.
Subjects: Correspondence, Patriotism, General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States. Board of Home Missions, General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States, Chaplains, History, Quality control, Periodicals
Places: United States
People: George Whipple (1805-1876), American Missionary Association, John Mowlem Burt Sir (1845-1918)
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865