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Examination of J.H. Rickards
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Description
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This is J.H. Rickards's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Rickards describes himself as a 31-year-old resident of Liberty, Missouri, who was born in Ohio. He states that he served as a private for the United States Army during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 29 in a bound volume, was signed by Rickards 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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From Richard M. Hulse to Parents
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Description
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This letter, dated May 7, 1864, was written by Richard M. Hulse in Dallas, Missouri to his parents. Writing from the Headquarters of Company H, 2nd Calvary MSM, Richard explains that he and his men have taken and fortified the Dallas courthouse against Confederate rebels. He describes with emotion the recent death and funeral of one of his men: “as I stood by and thought of the desolation this war was making I brushed away the falling tear and left wondering whose turn next.”
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Object Type
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Letter
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Date
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May 7, 1864
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Application of William C. Hall
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Description
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This is William C. Hall’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Stephen Smith. The application, dated November 13, 1866, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States, a power of attorney transfer to Isaac C. Dodge, and a statement that Hall lawfully purchased his slave. The application is signed by four witnesses and a notary public in Lafayette County, Missouri. A note in pencil on the second page indicates that the application was rejected. Attached is the November 18, 1843 bill declaring the sale of Stephen Smith to William C. Hall.
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Object Type
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Legal Document
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Date
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November 18, 1843-November 13, 1866
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Title
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Report of Slaves Enlisted, Richmond, Missouri
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Description
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This military roll, dated March 30, 1864, shows the total number of slaves enlisted from the 5th Missouri Sub-District at Richmond, Missouri during January 1864. The roll lists each recruit's name, owner, date of enlistment, and the enrolling officer. The document is signed by J.W. Black, Recruiting Agent.
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Date
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March 30, 1864
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Examination of Wilson C. Creek
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Description
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This is Wilson C. Creek's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Creek, a 37-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri states that he was born in Indiana and that he served in the militia for three years during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 119 in a bound volume, was signed by Creek 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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Inventory and Inspection Report of Public Property
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Description
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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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Date
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March 29, 1864
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From Samuel B. Lawrence to A. Comingo
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Description
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On December 3, 1863, Assistant Adjutant General Samuel B. Lawrence writes from the Provost Marshal General's Office in Washington, DC, to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri, in Lexington, Missouri. Lawrence informs Comingo that the nominations he submitted for recruiting agents have been approved, adding that Comingo should notify him if any of the men are currently in the U.S. service.
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Date
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December 3, 1863
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From E.B. Alexander to A. Comingo
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Description
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This letter, dated November 27, 1863, is from Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General of Missouri, to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. In response to a letter from Comingo, Alexander states that he is unable to relieve Comingo's Board of the duties imposed upon it by Circular No. 101.
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Date
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November 27, 1863
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Title
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Missouri State Militia Special Order to Receive New Privates
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Description
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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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Date
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January 4, 1864
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From William Kaucher to William Fowler
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This letter, dated August 4, 1864, is from William Kaucher, Sheriff of Holt County, Missouri, to Capt. William Fowler, Provost Marshal of the 7th district of Missouri. Kaucher asks Fowler to confirm that Holt County should enlist 158 additional volunteer soldiers. He asks Fowler to ensure that Holt County is given credit for the number of men in Company C, 9th Missouri State Militia, under the command of Capt. S. Patterson.
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Date
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August 4, 1864
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Title
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Missouri State Militia Marching Orders
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Description
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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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Title
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Hon. John Brooks Henderson of Mo.
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Description
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Black and white portrait of John Brooks Henderson. In 1861, Henderson was commissioned as a brigadier general in the Missouri State Militia, commanding Federal forces in northeast Missouri. In 1862, he was appointed to the U.S. Senate as Senator from Missouri, serving till 1869. While in office, Henderson co-authored and co-sponsored the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting slavery in the United States.
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Object Type
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Image
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Title
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Examination of Benjamin Gillis
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Description
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This is Benjamin Gillis's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Gillis, who was born in Germany, describes himself as a 32-year-old resident of Liberty, Missouri. He states that he "entered the service" and fought for the Union during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 39 in a bound volume, was signed by Gillis 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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Invoices of Quartermaster Property
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Description
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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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Date
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1862-1863
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List of Stores of Expenditure
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Description
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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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Title
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Release From Arrest
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Description
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This document exonerates ten men who were charged with conspiracy to assassinate military officers at a post in Brunswick, Missouri. The document is dated November 29, 1862 and is signed by Brig. Gen. Richard C. Vaughan at the 6th Military District Headquarters in Lexington, Missouri. Vaughan states, “I have examined all the testimony . . . there is no foundation in truth for the charge against them.”
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Date
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November 29, 1862
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Title
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Application of George Anderson
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Description
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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.
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Object Type
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Legal Document
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Date
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December 30, 1866-December 31, 1866
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Title
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From W.J. Marion to A. Comingo
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Description
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This dispatch, dated November 2, 1863, is from W.J. Marion to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Marion, the editor of the Plattsburg American in Clinton County, Missouri, responds to Comingo's request for information about advertising in the newspaper.
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Date
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November 2, 1863
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Title
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Examination of Charles Cunan
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Description
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This is Charles Cunan's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Cunan, a 21-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he served in the Federal military during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 58 in a bound volume, was signed by Cunan on September 29, 1866.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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September 29, 1866
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