| Accession# |
2006.0027 |
| Catalog date |
12/27/2006 |
| Classification |
Military |
| Collection |
Robert A. Cassidy Collection |
| Creator |
Brigadier General R.S. Granger |
| Credit line |
Cassidy's granddaughters Jean Takacs Burda, Grace Denny Embrey, and his great grandchildren John Mathew Burda and Pamela Sue Burda. |
| Abstract |
An envelope that contained the letter written by Brigadier General R.S. Granger to Andrew G. Curtain, Governor of Pennsylvania. In the letter, Granger recommends Solomon Norman for a promotion within the Union Army. |
| Home Location |
G.A.R. Hall Museum |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
Collection of Civil War memorabilia collected and owned by Robert Andrew Cassidy of Canton, Ohio. He was a mayor of Canton, political figure, clergyman, and distinguished Civil War veteran; a friend of presidents Ulysses S. Grant and William McKinley who was also from Canton. |
| Object ID |
2006.0027.080 |
| Object Name |
Envelope |
| People |
Cassidy, Robert A.
Norman, Solomon
Curtain, Andrew G.
Granger, R.S. |
| Recfrom |
Jean Takacs Burda |
| Search Terms |
Pennsylvania
Civil War
Musicians
Mayors
Union Army |
| Subjects |
Military leadership
Military life
Military officers
Military personnel |
