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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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This letter, dated September 24, 1864, was written by John A. Bushnell in Calhoun, Missouri, to Eugenia Bronaugh in Hickory Grove, Missouri. John assures Eugenia that he is well and writes of his plans to travel to Clinton, Missouri. He adds that “the scare of raiders has about passed away.” John implies that he cannot write down all he wishes to say to Eugenia, in case his letter falls “into rude hands.”
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September 24, 1864
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Invoices for Quartermasters Stores for 1863
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This military document is a collection of Quartermasters Stores Invoices for the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" that shows the transfer of various items such as wagon grease, paper, and mules in between Captain David D. Stockton, Captain William C. Human, and Lieutenant James J. Akard.
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1863
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Missouri State Militia Regulations
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Major W. Dean Colman outlines general regulations for those enlisted in the Missouri State Militia. Colman comments that these regulations are "the formation of military success and which go to make a true soldier, who may be justly proud of his profession, of his Companions, and of himself;"
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December 25, 1861
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Punishment for Two Privates of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment
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In this military document, Major Edward B. Eno orders that William H. Wyatt and Isaac Wilson, Privates of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" be punished for insubordination and intoxication, respectively. Eno orders both privates to forfiet one month's pay for these offenses.
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June 26, 1863
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From Unknown to Dear Brother
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This letter, dated September 30, 1861, is from an unknown writer in Pleasant Nook, Missouri to his or her brother. Since newspaper reports are “entirely one sided,” if not “entirely false,” the letter writer endeavors to provide an account of recent Missouri politics and warfare. The writer refers to Hamilton Gamble’s appointment as governor and his subsequent call for “42 thousand volunteers;” local recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful. The writer also describes battles at Carthage and Springfield, noting that a local boy claims to have ripped General Sigel’s epaulette from his uniform during the Springfield conflict.
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September 30, 1861
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Robert T. Van Horn
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Seated portrait of Robert Thompson Van Horn. Van Horn, a prominent lawyer and owner of The Kansas City Enterprise newspaper, served as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri during the Civil War.
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n.d.
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Inventory and Inspection Report of Public Property
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This document is an "Inventory and inspection report of public property (including Captured or "Contraband" Property), belonging to the United States, and held by Co. "A" 8th MSM Cavalry, and for which Captain James J Akard is accountable." This report was completed by Akard and submitted for inspection to Lieutenant D. E. Murphy, Assistant Inspector for the District of Southwest Missouri at Springfield. This specific inventory includes eighteen wedge tents received new from Lt. Stockley Etter on July 4, 1863.
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March 29, 1864
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From Eugenia Bronaugh to John A. Bushnell
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On December 29, 1863, Eugenia Bronaugh of Hickory Grove, Missouri writes a letter to John A. Bushnell in St. Louis. She tells him that she had planned to travel to Deepwater, Missouri, but was unable to go because of the "Kansas Raid." She writes, in reference to Bushnell’s recently freed slaves: “I had hoped that your blacks were giving you no trouble . . . I often wish that ours were as far away.”
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Date
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December 29, 1863
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Missouri State Militia Special Order to Receive New Privates
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By order of Colonel Joseph J. Gravely, 1st Lt. H. L. Lattrell instructs Capt. James J. Akard to recieve new privates who have not yet reported after being transferred from Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Companies "E" and "F" to Company "A".
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January 4, 1864
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Missouri State Militia Marching Orders
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This General Order to the Missouri State Militia outlines the etiquette of enlisted men while in ranks. S. B. Shaw comments that while marching, "no one shall fire a gun, or cry 'halt' or 'march' without orders."
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Date
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January 12, 1862
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From Eugenia Bronaugh to John A. Bushnell
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Eugenia Bronaugh writes a letter from Hickory Grove, Missouri to John A. Bushnell, a merchandiser who is away on business; she believes he is in Clinton, Missouri. In the letter, dated May 11, 1863, Eugenia expresses her love for John and her fears for his safety. She mentions rumors of Rebel soldiers in the area, and pleads with him to return, as “this portion of our country too has been the theatre of many a tragic scene.”
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May 11, 1863
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Invoices of Quartermaster Property
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This military document is a collection of two invoices of quartermaster's stores, one invoice from Captain S. L. Brown on August 15, 1862 and one from Captain W. C. Human on April 1, 1863. These supplies that include paper and pens were given to Captain James J. Akard for use by the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A".
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1862-1863
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List of Stores of Expenditure
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These List of Stores of Expenditure for the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" show the transfer of nails and horse shoes from Captain Julius Glade to Captain David D. Stockton.
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Date
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1862
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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On July 29, 1863, John A. Bushnell writes a letter to Eugenia Bronaugh in Calhoun, Missouri, informing her that he has arrived in St. Louis. He had planned to apply for exemption from military service during his trip to St. Louis, but has discovered that he must apply to the Board of Enrollment in his home district. He says he hopes to familiarize himself with news of the war, which has been difficult to do in Calhoun: “as now is a critical period of the times I can perhaps inform myself better here than at home.”
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Letter
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Date
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July 29, 1863
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Missouri State Militia List of Articles Lost or Destroyed
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This military document lists articles lost or destroyed in the public service in Forsythe, Missouri while in the possession of James J. Akard, Captain of Company "A", 8th Cavalry Regiment Missouri State Militia in the month of December 1863.
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December 1863
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Quarterly Return of Quartermaster's Stores, 1862
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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 David D. Stockton for the second quarter of 1862.
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1862
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Samuel Ryan Curtis
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Black and white portrait of General Samuel Ryan Curtis standing, as published in a photographic album by E & H.T. Anthony. One of the first Republicans elected to Congress representing Iowa's 1st congressional district, Curtis resigned his seat in 1861 to join the Union Army. Curtis commanded Union forces to several victories during the Civil War, including at the Battle of Pea Ridge and the Battle of Westport.
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General Orders, No. 39
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Brig. Gen. James Totten and Maj. Lucien J. Barnes of the Missouri State Militia issued General Order No. 39 on September 1, 1862 in Springfield, Missouri. The order warns the militia's officers to stop "preventing their men from entering the volunteer service . . . by so doing they render themselves liable to arrest under the Presidents order for 'discouraging enlistments.'"
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September 1, 1862
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Battle of Boonville Political Cartoon
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This black-and-white cartoon, ca. June 1861, mockingly depicts Confederate General Sterling Price “taken with a Violent Diarrhea” at the beginning of the Battle of Boonville. Price is depicted in military uniform with his pants down, saying “I didn’t think the Smell of Gun-powder would have such an effect on my Bowels.” A note below the cartoon refers readers to the daily papers from June 20, 1861.
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