Application of George Anderson

Civil War

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Title: Application of George Anderson
Alternate Title: Application of George Anderson of Pettis Co Mo for Compensation for Service of Slave
Creator: George Anderson
John M. Richardson
Daniel Tussey
S.B. Smith
Description: This is George Anderson’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Robert. The documents, dated December 30 and 31, 1866, include an oath of allegiance to the United States, a statement that Anderson lawfully obtained his slave, and the signatures of two witnesses and a notary public. The application was filed by Anderson’s attorney, John M. Richardson, in Pettis County, Missouri.
Date: December 30, 1866-December 31, 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: George Anderson
John M. Richardson
Daniel Tussey
S.B. Smith
Geographic Subject: Cooper County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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