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Record of Dispatches Received and Referred
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This document contains information about two military dispatches from December 1863. The first, received at Lexington, Missouri on December 9, 1863, was referred to Capt. A. Comingo on December 10 "with the information that the escort can be furnished when called for." The second dispatch, received at Headquarters, 1st Cav. MSM in Warrensburg, Missouri on December 8, 1863, was referred to the commanding officer at Lexington, Missouri by order of Col. James McFerran, with T. Doyle's signature.
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December 8, 1863-December 10, 1863
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From G. Thatcher to A. Comingo
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On December 15, 1863, G. Thatcher writes from the Headquarters of the Board of Enrollment in Springfield, Missouri to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri, in Lexington, Missouri. Thatcher forwards Comingo a list of men from the 6th District who have been enlisted and mustered in Springfield.
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Date
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December 15, 1863
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From Thomas E. Ewing to Thomas Carney
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Description
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This telegram, dated August 27, 1863 was sent by Brig. Gen. Thomas E. Ewing in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kansas Gov. Thomas Carney. Ewing writes: “I ask you to use your influence & authority to prevent any expedition of citizens or militia organizing in Leavenworth for a Raid into Missouri.”
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Telegram
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Date
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August 27, 1863
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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Description
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On September 27, 1864, John A. Bushnell writes from Calhoun, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh in Hickory Grove, Missouri. John describes his recent trip to Clinton, Missouri and states that executions have been ordered against him. However, he does not think court will be in session because “the news of the papers and the moves of the troops in this state show something is up. Various rumors are afloat about which I would write if it was safe.”
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Date
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September 27, 1864
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From Fred L. Haywood to Dear Sister Loesa
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Description
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This letter, dated April 6, 1863, is from Fred L. Haywood, a soldier in the 1st Minnesota Battery, McArthur’s Division, Army of the Tennessee, to his sister Loesa. He writes from Louisiana, where both his regiment and the 1st Kansas Regiment are camped. He tells his sister that the 1st Kansas Regiment recently discovered, upon the death of one of their sergeants, that the sergeant was a woman: “You can imagine their astonishment . . . She was brave as a Lion in battle . . . She would have been promoted to a Lieutenancy in a few days if she had lived.”
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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April 6, 1863
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Title
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Battle of Wilson's Creek
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Description
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This sketch, originally published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on August 24, 1861, depicts the Battle of Wilson's Creek. The caption states: "Great Battle of Wilson's Creek, near Springfield, Missouri. Between 5,500 Union troops under Generals Lyon and Siegel, and 23,000 rebels under Generals McCullough and Price, August 10th, 1861 -From a sketch by our special artist.-"
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Image
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Date
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August 24, 1861
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From Eugenia Bronaugh to John A. Bushnell
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Description
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This letter, dated June 10, 1864, is from Eugenia Bronaugh at Hickory Grove, Missouri, to John Bushnell. Eugenia expresses her gratitude that “Dear Friends” remained safe – presumably in battle – on May 4th and writes that “we should all pray that this cruel war may soon be over.” She tells John she longs for him to visit, but warns him to be careful and to attempt a visit only if he thinks it “prudent.”
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Date
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June 10, 1864
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Title
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1862
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Description
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This military document shows that "the Non-commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians and Privates of Co. "A", 8th Regt. Cav., Mo. S. Militia do hereby acknowledge to have received the several articles of Clothing" that are listed along with the names and signatures of those enrolled in this company. This disbursement of clothing was done under witness of Lieutenant James J. Akard.
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Date
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1862
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Title
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From Unknown to Hamilton R. Gamble
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This letter, dated August 2, 1862, is from an unknown writer in DeKalb, Missouri to Missouri Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble. The writer asks Gamble to replace Gen. B.F. Loan, claiming that Loan is disobeying Gamble's orders and plotting to appoint a military governor in Missouri. In a statement written on the reverse side, Gamble notes that he referred the letter to Lieut. Gov. Hall, and expresses doubt that Gen. Loan is guilty of "the insubordinate language imputed to him" by the anonymous writer.
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Date
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August 2, 1862
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From Mary E. Bedford to Alex M. Bedford
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Description
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On November 12, 1864, Mary E. Bedford writes from her home to her husband Alex M. Bedford, a prisoner of war at Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Georgia. Mary reports that their children are attending school in Savannah, Missouri with Mrs. Boone and are “learning very fast.” She reports the recent death of her father’s horse, Old Sal, and laments, “I cannot get another horse to work as well in the cart…I feel like I was all most broke up.” Mary tells Alex that she will send him a box of provisions and clothing when she is sure he has not been exchanged.
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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November 12, 1864
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Title
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Applications of Sarah Corder
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Description
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These are Sarah S. Corder’s applications for compensation from the United States government for the military service of John Corder’s slaves, Daniel, Henry, Jack, and Strother. The applications, dated December 4 and 22, 1866, include oaths of allegiance to the United States, statements that John Corder lawfully acquired his slaves, and the signatures of five witnesses and two notary publics in Lafayette County, Missouri. Pencil notes on the ninth, thirteenth, and seventeenth pages indicate that three of the applications were rejected.
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Object Type
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Legal Document
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Date
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December 4, 1866-December 22, 1866
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From A.M. Bedford to Mary E. Bedford
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This letter, dated February 3, 1865, is from Lieut. Alex M. Bedford in Hilton Head, S.C. to his wife, Mary E. Bedford. He tells his wife that he has been taking medicine, but that his health is still poor. He informs her that he will likely be home by the middle of March, but “if I cannot live at home in peace I can go to my Brothers in nevada territory.” He asks her to send him a check so that he has enough money to travel home.
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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February 3, 1865
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Andrew J. Link
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Description
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This carte de visite depicts Andrew J. Link, who served in the Fifth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. The photograph was produced ca. 1861-1865.
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Image
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Election of A.J. Huntoon
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This certificate declares A.J. Huntoon’s election to First Lieutenant of a volunteer company of Cavalry of the Kansas State Militia. It is dated August 25, 1863 and is signed by Kansas Gov. Thomas Carney and Secretary of State W.W.H. Lawrence in Topeka.
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Date
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August 25, 1863
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Title
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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Description
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This letter, dated August 3, 4, and 6, 1862, is from John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh. Bushnell states that two Missouri Militia companies came into his town and ordered every citizen over the age of fifteen to join arms. They also ordered women “not to give any encouragement to Southern men or Companies, not to waive a Handkerchief, not to talk or give advice to the enemy.” Bushnell also mentions an order issued in a recent newspaper for Southern sympathizers to stay at home and surrender their arms.
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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August 3, 1862-August 6, 1862
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From Lizzie P. Huntoon to A.J. Huntoon
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Description
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On July 28 and 29, 1861, Lizzie P. Huntoon writes from Walpole, New Hampshire to her husband A.J. Huntoon. On July 28, Lizzie begs A.J. not to join the army, urging him to hire someone to go in his place even “if it takes all we have.” After receiving a letter from A.J. on July 29, in which he states he has joined the army, she writes of her “hard feelings” toward him for this action.
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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July 28, 1861-July 29, 1861
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From T.W. Trego to Dear Sister Alice
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This letter, dated October 18, 1862, is from T.W. Trego in Chicago to his sister-in-law Alice in Kansas. He tells her that he has recently heard from Alice’s husband Joseph, a lieutenant in the 5th Kansas Cavalry Regiment, and that he is camped in Helena, Arkansas. He speculates that Joseph’s regiment “must feel very uneasy down there in their inactivity while so many brilliant victories are being won elsewhere.” He expresses hope that Alice is not in danger of guerrilla attacks from the “Missouri ruffians.”
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Date
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October 18, 1862
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From Mary E. Bedford to Alex M. Bedford
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Description
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On July 25, 1864, Mary E. Bedford writes from her home in Andrew County, Missouri, to her husband Lt. Alex M. Bedford, Prisoner of War, 35th Division, Fort Delaware, Delaware. Mary explains that there has been much excitement in the area because of the bushwhackers: “The people anticipate great deal of trouble here, worse times than we have ever had but I hope not.” Mary also shares news of various acquaintances in the area, stating that most of the men have joined the Federal Army.
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Date
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July 25, 1864
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