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Thirty-six star flag
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Description
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Image of a United States flag with 36 stars and 13 stripes. This flag design came about in July 1865 and lasted for two years.
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Object Type
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Image
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Date
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1864 - 1867
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Title
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Examination of Robert S. Adkins
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Description
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This is Robert S. Adkins's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Adkins, a 34-year-old Kentucky native, states that he has lived in Missouri for 30 years. He says he was enrolled by the military authorities as "disloyal but against my protest" in 1862, and was required to give bond. The oath is No. 211 in a bound volume.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Topeka, Kansas
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Description
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Bird's eye view of the city of Topeka, the capital of Kansas, in 1869.
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Object Type
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Image
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Date
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1869
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"Auction & Negro Sales," Whitehall Street
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Black and white photograph of an Atlanta, Georgia, slave market taken my George N. Barnard, official photographer of the Chief Engineer's Office, while Sherman's army occupied the city before the famous "March to the Sea" during the Savannah Campaign.
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Image
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Examination of Andrew J. Wilson
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Description
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This is Andrew J. Wilson's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Wilson describes himself as a 32-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri who was born in Tennessee. He states that he demonstrated his loyalty to the United States Government during the Civil War by "attending strictly to my own business and letting other people alone." He admits he was arrested by military authorities for "hallooing for Jeff Davis" but says it was a mistake and they released him. The oath, labeled No. 126 in a bound volume, was signed by Wilson on October 6, 1866.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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October 6, 1866
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Title
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Pacific House Hotel
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Description
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Full frontal and side view of the Pacific House Hotel; located on southeast corner of 4th and Delaware. In 1863, it became the District of the Border headquarters, which was then under command of Brigadier General Thomas Ewing Jr..
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Object Type
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Image
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Date
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1869
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Title
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From William M. McPherson to George R. Smith
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Description
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On October 20, 1856, William M. McPherson writes from London to Gen. George R. Smith in Georgetown, Missouri. McPherson reports that his railroad securities business in London has been negatively affected by "the Kansas question and the exaggerated stories…about Missourians in Kansas going there to vote and control the elections[,] stopping emigrants…and driving out settlers." He adds that he hopes to buy 4,000 tons of iron for the railroad near Jefferson City before leaving London.
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Date
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October 20, 1856
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Title
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Battle field of Lexington
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Description
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Battle field of Lexington, Mo., showing plan of earthwork defended by Federal and State troops under command of Col. James A. Mulligan, U.S.A. during the 18th, 19th and 20th Sept. 1861. Surrendered to Genl. Sterling Price, C.S.A., Sept. 20th 1861. This map Shows fortifications, troop positions, vegetation, drainage, streets, and relief by hachures and spot heights. Important sites are listed in the legend and keyed to the map by letters.
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Date
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1870-1879
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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Description
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John A. Bushnell writes a letter from St. Louis to Eugenia Bronaugh of Hickory Grove, Missouri. In the letter, dated December 14, 1863, Bushnell says that he would like to return to Henry County, but is concerned about his safety. He also tells her that he feels it is his duty to take care of his recently freed slaves, and says that he wants to rent a house for them and help them to “see what freedom is.”
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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December 14, 1863
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Title
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Examination of Thomas R. Donaldson
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Description
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This is Thomas R. Donaldson's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Donaldson, a 32-year-old Kentucky native, states that he has resided in Missouri for 30 years and served in the militia during the war. The oath is No. 159 in a bound volume.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Title
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From E.B. Alexander to A. Comingo
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Description
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On December 9, 1863, Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General in St. Louis, writes to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri. Alexander informs Comingo that he may authorize Recruiting Agents to make enlistments in accordance with the instructions outlined in Circular 96. He adds that Comingo may employ additional surgeons if necessary, but "no more Horses will be mustered."
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Date
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December 9, 1863
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Title
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Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 267
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Description
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By order of Brigadier General John B. Sanborn, Walter D. Hubbard instructs Captain John W. Rabb to arrest and detain Corporal East in Springfield, Missouri for desertion.
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Date
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December 16, 1863
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Title
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From John Young to William Fowler
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Description
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This letter, dated March 2, 1864, is from John Young to Capt. William Fowler, Provost Marshal of the 7th district of Missouri. Young, an Enrolling Officer in Albany, Missouri, informs Fowler that he received a printed list of enlisted volunteers that includes duplicates of some men's names. He states that he is bringing this to Fowler's attention "for fear of subjecting them to a second ordeal in the draft."
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Date
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March 2, 1864
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Title
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Examination of Samuel H. Thompson
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Description
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This is Samuel H. Thompson's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Thompson, a 27-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he served in the militia during the Civil War, and admits that, "I had friends on both sides which I sympathized with." The oath, labeled No. 54 in a bound volume, was signed by Thompson in 1866.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Title
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Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1863
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Description
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This military document is a return of ordnance and ordnance stores for Company "A" 8th Cavalry Regiment Missouri State Militia under command of Captain James J. Akard for the second quarter of 1863.
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Date
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1863
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Title
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Examination of Benjamin F. Fillery
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This is Benjamin F. Fillery's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Fillery, a 34-year-old Missouri native, states that he resides in Liberty, Missouri, and was enrolled by the military authorities as "loyal" in 1862. The oath is No. 145 in a bound volume.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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Description
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John A. Bushnell of Calhoun, Missouri writes a letter to Eugenia Bronaugh on May 11, 14, and 25, 1864. He ponders the idea that the Civil War is a punishment from God. He relates rumors that a raid is coming from the South, that there are Bushwhackers in Bates and Henry Counties, and that John Marmaduke and Sterling Price are leading 90,000 troops into Missouri. He questions the validity of these rumors, but warns Eugenia to be careful in case there are Bushwhackers nearby.
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Date
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May 11, 1864-May 25, 1864
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Title
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1864
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Description
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This military document shows that "the Non-commissioned Officers, Musicians and Privates... acknowledge to have received of Capt. James J. Akard the several articles of clothing" that are listed along with the names and signatures of those enrolled in the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A".
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Date
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1864
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