Eli Slifer Papers

Eli Slifer Papers
Number of Pages: 
68
Date: 
1849 - 1871

Eli Slifer was a prominent businessman who was responsible for the recruitment and supplying of regiments from Pennsylvania during the Civil War. His letters contain his personal, as well as business correspondence with family, friends, business partners, military officials, and even Governor Andrew G. Curtin of Pennsylvania.

Note: Digital copies of some of these letters are available by following this COLLECTION LINK.

Origin: 
Gift of Edwin G. Dill
Location: 
MC 2003.4