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Examination of Nicholas C. Michalucun
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This is Nicholas C. Michalucun's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Michalucun, a sixty-nine year old resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he was born in Italy and that he remained loyal to the United States Government during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 100 in a bound volume, was signed by Michalucun in 1866.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Examination of Mason Brockman
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This is Mason Brockman's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Brockman, a resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he was "in the war on the Southern side." The oath is No. 254 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Court Martial Proceedings Against Capt. John E. Stewart
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This document details the court martial proceedings at Kansas City, Missouri against Capt. John E. Stewart, Co. C, 9th Kansas Volunteers on November 18, 1863. Stewart is accused of “conduct unbecoming an officer and a Gentleman” by misrepresenting himself as a Missouri citizen to Kansas City election officials on November 5, 1863. Stewart pleaded not guilty and was acquitted. On the last page of the document, General Ewing writes a response in which he asks the court to reconsider the verdict.
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Date
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November 18, 1863
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Examination of Lemuel B. Learcy
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This is Lemuel B. Learcy's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Learcy, a 33-year-old Liberty resident, states that he served in the militia during the war and was enrolled by the military authorities as "loyal" in 1862. The oath is No. 147 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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Tragic Prelude
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Native Kansan John Steuart Curry's allegorical painting, "Tragic Prelude." Curry's work depicts John Brown and the clash of Free-State and proslavery forces in Bleeding Kansas along with other symbollic elements representing late 19th century Kansas.
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Image
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From Charles Adair to Florella Brown Adair and Samuel Lyle Adair
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On June 17, 1862, Charles Adair writes from Emporia, Kansas, to his parents Florella Brown Adair and Samuel Lyle Adair. Charles writes that his company is encamped near the town of Emporia, and explains that they have no arms other than sabers. He says that since he is not allowed to ride his government-issued horse home on furlough, he may try to buy his own horse. Charles plans to write a letter home once a week, but says his parents should not worry if they don't hear from him: "It is hard work to get a chance to write when on the march.”
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June 17, 1862
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From Unknown to Dear Brother
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This unsigned letter, dated September 30, 1861, describes a recent Missouri state convention, which resulted in a majority vote against secession. The writer expresses ambivalence about the motivations for this vote: "As the Union at that time was hanging on a pivot, and all were anxious that it should be preserved--few having the boldness to assert that they were for secession--of course we elected good Union men . . . but there is no telling what men will do when they have the power."
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Date
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September 30, 1861
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Examination of William Tapp
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This is William Tapp's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Tapp, a 55-year-old Virginia native, states that he has resided in Missouri for 40 years and was "too old to take up arms" during the war. He says he was enrolled as "loyal" by the military authorities in 1862. The oath is No. 166 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Examination of William H. Rymer
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This is William H. Hymer's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Hymer, a 34-year-old resident of Liberty, Missouri, states that he was born in Kentucky and that he demonstrated his loyalty to the United States Government during the Civil War by "staying at home and attending to my business." He admits that when he heard of Gen. Price capturing Gen. Mulligan's army at Lexington, Missouri, "I thought both sides wrong." The oath, labeled No. 67 in a bound volume, was signed by Hymer 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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Examination of Trigg T. Allen
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This is Trigg T. Allen's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Allen, a 43-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he remained loyal to the United States Government during the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 43 in a bound volume, was signed by Allen on September 29, 1866.
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Government Document
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Date
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September 29, 1866
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From E.P. Duncan to Mr. S. Wildbahn and Ransome Butler
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E.P. Duncan writes a letter from Desha County, Arkansas to Mr. S. Wildbahn and Ransome Butler on August 17, 1864. He tells them he has considered joining the army, and says his plans keep changing day to day “to suit the emergencies” as they present themselves. He states that he has heard a rumor that General Price will be moving his troops into Missouri, and predicts that it will be a big expedition.
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Date
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August 17, 1864
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Examination of J.D. Morris
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This is J.D. Morris's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Morris, a 35-year-old Kentucky native, states that he has lived in Missouri for six years and served "in the Paw Paw militia under James H. Moss." He says he was enrolled by the military authorities "as a southern sympathizer" in 1862, but "it was against my wishes and consent[.] I claimed to be loyal." The oath is No. 245 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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Examination of John Higgenbottom
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This is John Higgenbottom's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Higgenbottom, a 68-year-old Kentucky native, states that he has lived in Missouri for 14 years and manifested his loyalty during the war by "staying at home and attending to my own business." The oath is No. 172 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Examination of R.S. Dukes
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This is R.S. Dukes Jr.'s 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Dukes, a 26-year-old Missouri native, states that he lives in Clay County, Missouri and manifested his loyalty during the war "by staying at home." He also says that he was enrolled by the military authorities as "loyal" in 1862. The oath is No. 186 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Examination of John Berry
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This is John Berry's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Berry, a 70-year-old resident of Liberty, Missouri, states that he has resided in Missouri for 19 years. The oath is No. 142 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Examination of Robert H. Miller
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This is Robert H. Miller's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Miller, a 41-year-old Virginia native, states that he resides in Liberty, Missouri and served in the militia during the war. He says he was arrested during the war "because I published the correspondence of John D. Hughes." The oath is No. 174 in a bound volume.
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Government Document
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Date
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1866
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Oath of Loyalty of Dennis Gaughan
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This document establishes that Dennis Gaughan has taken an oath of loyalty to the United States and to the state of Missouri. It declares that Gaughan will support the Constitution, obey the laws of the United States and of the provisional government of Missouri, and “do all in my power to discourage and put down the present rebellion.” The oath is dated February 16, 1862 and is signed by Gaughan, a witness, and a clerk.
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Government Document
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Date
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February 16, 1862
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From Edward Fitch to Dear Parents
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In this August 10, 1856 letter to his parents in Massachusetts, Edward Fitch reports a rumor that Border Ruffians plan to attack Lawrence, Kansas. He says he has been gathering firearms in preparation, but worries that “this may be the last letter” he ever writes. He also tells them about the Battle of Franklin and relates a rumor that Colonel Lane was there.
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August 10, 1856
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Examination of Thomas R. Martin
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This is Thomas R. Martin's Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Martin, a 39-year-old resident of Clay County, Missouri, states that he was born in Kentucky and that he served as a Union soldier in the Civil War. The oath, labeled No. 101 in a bound volume, was signed by Martin 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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John Brown
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Painting of John Brown by Ole Peter Hansen Balling, 1870.
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Image
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Date
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1870
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