Application of John Ramsey

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Title: Application of John Ramsey
Alternate Title: Application of John Ramsey of Livingston Co Mo for Compensation for Service of Slave
Creator: John Ramsey
Description: This is John Ramsey’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Thomas Jasper. The application, dated January 2, 1867, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States.
Date: January 2, 1867
Local Subject: African Americans
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: John Ramsey
Geographic Subject: Livingston County, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri
St. Joseph, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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