Application of John H. Peacock

Civil War

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Title: Application of John H. Peacock
Alternate Title: Application of John H. Peacock of Lafayette Co Mo for Compensation for Service of Slave Antony Mason
Creator: John H. Peacock
Alfred H. Offutt
Turner Peacock
Franklin Peacock
O.D. Haggard
John W. Oliver
Description: This is John H. Peacock’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Antony Mason. The application, dated December 11, 1866, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States and the signatures of four witnesses and a notary public in Lafayette County, Missouri. Also attached is a signed statement that Peacock lawfully purchased another slave, Archie, and the October 9, 1854 bill of sale for Archie.
Date: October 9, 1854 and December 11, 1866
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 H. Peacock
Alfred H. Offutt
Turner Peacock
Franklin Peacock
O.D. Haggard
John W. Oliver
Geographic Subject: Lexington, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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