John Spalding Miscellaneous Papers, 1866

Title

John Spalding Miscellaneous Papers, 1866

Creator

Spalding, John., fl. 1866

Extent

3 items

Subjects

Canada-- History-- Fenian Invasions, 1866-1870-- Sources.

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Repository

The Filson Historical Society

Scope and Content

Louisville member of the Fenian Brotherhood. Papers include Fenian Brotherhood Special Orders No. 2 authorizing Spalding to raise a regiment in Louisville and to receive a commission as colonel in the Army of Ireland upon mustering 500 men; a letter from Timothy O'Leary ordering muster rolls be sent to him in Cleveland, Ohio; and a circular from Fenian Brotherhood Headquarters in New York regarding the price, color, and style of uniforms. Card index in repository