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List of Morgan County Radicals in This District
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This document, ca. 1861-1865, provides a list of “radicals in this District.” Each of the 22 “radicals” is identified by name, town, and county; most are from Andrew County, Missouri. A note on the reverse states “There are some others but don’t know their address.”
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William O. Mead's Appointment to First Sergeant
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In this military document, Colonel Joseph W. McClurg informs the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment that William O. Mead is appointed to First Sergeant in Company "A", of the Eighth Regiment of Cavalry, M.S.M..
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June 23, 1862
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1862
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This military document shows that "the undersigned Non-commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians and Privates... do hereby acknowledge to have received of Capt. David D. Stockton, the several articles of Clothing" that are listed along with the name and signature of every individual in the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". This disbursement of clothing was done under witness of Colonel Joseph J. Gravely.
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Date
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January 2, 1862
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Quarterly Return of Quartermaster's Stores, 1863
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This military document is a return of quartermaster's 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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1863
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Special Orders, No. 81
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This Special Order No. 81 was issued December 16, 1862 by Major General Curtis at the headquarters of the Department of the Missouri in St. Louis, Missouri. The order states that Col. O. Guitar, 9th Cavalry M.S.M. “will proceed without delay to St. Joseph, MO and temporarily relieve Brig. Genl. W.P. Hall…in command of the District of Northwestern Missouri.” C.H. Dyer adds that transportation has been arranged from St. Louis to St. Joseph, Missouri.
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December 16, 1862
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General Orders, No. 38
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Description
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Brig. Gen. James Totten and Maj. Lucien J. Barnes of the Missouri State Militia issued General Order No. 38 on September 1, 1862 in Springfield, Missouri. The order quotes sections of a document issued by the War Department in Washington, D.C. on August 15, 1862, which declares that the U.S. government has the right to seize private property for the use of soldiers and to issue the death penalty for "pillage and plundering."
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September 1, 1862
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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On May 7, 1865 John A. Bushnell writes from Sedalia, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh in Calhoun, Missouri. John observes that Sedalia’s economy is improving, probably due to the war's end. He adds, “I do hope our good Henry County folks will follow the example and use money and labor too for the benefit of the country and cease using their tongues and harsh threats.”
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May 7, 1865
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Invoices of Quartermaster's Stores
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This military document is a collection of Quartermaster Property Invoices for the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" that shows the transfer of various items such as mule collars and wagons in between Lieutenant T. E. Gray, Captain James J. Akard, and Captain R. B. Owen.
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1863 - 1865
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Inventory and Inspection Report of Unserviceable Ordnance Stores
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This military document is an inventory and inspection report of unserviceable ordnance and ordnance stores for which Captain James J. Akard, Company "A" 8th Cavalry Regiment, Missouri State Militia was responsible for. The inventory which includes rifles and revolvers was examined by John W. Goldston, Lieutenant and Assistant Inspector.
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Date
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January 11, 1865
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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On November 26, 1864, John A. Bushnell writes from Calhoun, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh in Hickory Grove, Missouri. John states that his recent trip to and from St. Louis was slowed by “those pesky rebels” who tore up the railroad, and Federals who burned the bridges. John says that since both armies were acting in accordance with the law of “self preservation,” which is "the first law of war," he will not complain.
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Letter
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Date
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November 26, 1864
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Invoice of Ordnance for August 20th 1862
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Description
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In this military document, Major Edward B. Eno certifies the transfer of six thousand rounds of ammunition to Lieutenant James J. Akard commanding the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A".
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August 20, 1862
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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John A. Bushnell of Calhoun, Missouri writes a letter on February 28, 1863 to Eugenia Bronaugh in Hickory Grove, Missouri. He tells her that “petty acts of tyranny have been committed elsewhere” and predicts that if similar violence occurs where he lives, his neighbors will be too cowardly to defend themselves. He also complains about censorship in newspapers and shares news that General Price “is appointed to the command in rebel army west of the Mississippi.”
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Letter
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Date
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February 28, 1863
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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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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September 27, 1864
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Abstract of Ordinance Expenditure, 1863
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Description
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This military document includes two abstracts of materials expended or consumed by the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These abstracts are documentation of the third and fourth quarters of 1863.
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1863
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From Eugenia Bronaugh to John A. Bushnell
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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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June 10, 1864
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1862
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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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1862
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Monthly Returns of Quartermaster's Property
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This military document includes three "Monthly Return of Quartermasters property received and issued remaining on hand by JJ Akard Capt" of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These returns are documentation of October and December 1864 and January 1865.
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1864-1865
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