T.G. Thompson [RG5115.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID



RG5115.AM:  T.G. Thompson



Letters:  1854; 1860-1861

California; Nebraska Territory:  Farmer; prospector; Civil War soldier

Size:  1 folder



BACKGROUND NOTE



T.G. Thompson was a farmer and prospector in California. He came to Nebraska Territory and enlisted to fight in the Civil War. This collection relates to his activities in California and Nebraska Territory as described in letters written to his family.



SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE



This collection consists of letters, one dated March 11, 1854, and seven written between October 10, 1860, and July 5, 1861, describing Thompson’s farming activities in California and his intention to go prospecting. Most of the letters relate to his military service at Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory. The letters include descriptions of Thompson’s health, his experiences with Native Americans, and his opinions of other soldiers.



DESCRIPTION



Letters, 1854, 1860-1861



 



ADDED ENTRIES:



California — History

Farmers — California

Farming

Fort Kearny (Neb. Territory)

Forts and fortifications — Nebraska Territory — Kearney

Indians of North America — Great Plains

Military facilities — Nebraska Territory — Kearney

Nebraska Territory — History

Prospectors

Soldiers

Thompson, T.G.

United States — History — Civil War, 1861-1865



 



08-05-2009   Revised TMM/tmm

Become a Member!

Our members make history happen.

Join Now

You May Also Enjoy

Marker Monday: Shell Creek Pawnee Settlements

Marker Monday: Shell Creek Pawnee Settlements

The Huskers wore blue jerseys for Memorial Stadium’s first game

The Huskers wore blue jerseys for Memorial Stadium’s first game

Recent Archeological Work at Ft. Atkinson

Recent Archeological Work at Ft. Atkinson

About History Nebraska
History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.
Nebraska Collections

History Nebraska's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

History Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

Support History Nebraska
Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.