William H. Heath Hours With Grant Materials

Collection

Identifier: MC 1998

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Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two copies (a draft and a final version) of William H. Heath's memoirs related to his service in the 33rd Missouri Infanty during the U. S. Civil War and to his experiences with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, entitled Hours With Grant. Also included is a newspaper clipping related to a reunion of the 33rd Missouri Infantry, and a published booklet regarding Maryland's commemoration of the centennial of the Civil War.

Hours With Grant begins in 1847 with a brief account of Heath's childhood in Illinois; the bulk of the manuscript relates to his experiences in the Civil War, including the Battle of Helena, the Battle of Fort Henry, and the Siege of Corinth. Other topics discussed include Heath's attendance at the Lincoln-Douglass debate; General Grant's staff; and the funeral of Horace Greeley.

Dates

circa 1890-1964

Creator

Heath, William H. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Conditions Governing Use

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical / Historical

William H. Heath was an officer in the 33rd Missouri Infantry of the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War; he began as a Major and reached the rank of Colonel. Heath grew up in Illinois.