Military History -- Civil War

Scope and Contents The Gunder Salverson Papers contain materials regarding his service in the Union Army during the Civil War.  Salverson was a private in Company F, First Battalion of the California Volunteers, also known as the California Mountaineers.  Most of the materials concern Salverson's pension after the war.  Salverson suffered from rheumatism and heart disease. Also included is information related to California infantry units and a certificate of service for a Gunder Gundersen of the 15th Wisconsin...