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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Simmons, Albert W. |
| Title: | Albert W. Simmons Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1878-1902 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letters and documents pertaining to Albert W. Simmons, resident of Auburn, NY, and his attempts (later his widow's attempts) to get a pension for his military service. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Little is known of Albert W. Simmons other than what can be gleaned from the material in the collection. He was a resident of Auburn, New York who served with the rank of private in Company H of the 75th New York Volunteers. He was evidently disabled as a result of his military service.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Albert W. Simmons Papers consists of letters and documents pertaining to Albert W. Simmons, resident of Auburn, NY, and his attempts (later his widow's attempts) to get a pension for his military service. Included are letters, affidavits, an Onondaga County Court filing in the matter of the estate of Mary Simmons, and finally a certificate from the Bureau of Pensions granting Simmons' widow Margaret a pension of twelve dollars a month.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Albert W. Simmons Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 2011.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 28 Oct 2011
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