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Statements of Clothing and Camp and Garrison Equipment Costs
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This document, issued by U.S. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, dictates the cost of clothing and camp and garrison equipment for the Army of the United States, along with the allowance of clothing to each soldier during his elistment and his proportion for each year.
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December 9, 1862
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Robert T. Van Horn
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Head and shoulders portrait of Robert T. Van Horn
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n.d.
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Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 30
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This copy of the Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 30 was produced by W. G. Montgomery. By order of Brigadier General John B. Sanborn, 1st Lt. W. D. Hubbard calls for six particular squadrons of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment to muster out any amount of enlisted men in excess of the minimum required for organization of a Cavalry company. Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Brutsche is charged with making sure the order is carried out.
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February 2, 1864
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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John A. Bushnell writes a letter from Calhoun, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh on July 16, 1863. He tells her that Missouri has recently instituted a draft and that he plans to apply for exemption. If he does not succeed, he says he will sell his belongings and attempt to “pay out” of service. He expresses his hope for a peaceful future with Eugenia and discusses his faith: “If God is with us, we are safe.”
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July 16, 1863
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Special Orders, No. 165
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Col. E.C. Catherwood issued Special Order No. 165 from the Headquarters of the Missouri State Militia in Springfield on June 16, 1864. He declares that "No person other than those regularly enlisted in the service of the United States, are allowed to keep, or wear any portion of the Uniform of the United States Army." Anyone found breaking the rules will be arrested and tried by Military Commission.
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Date
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June 16, 1864
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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On July 8, 1864 John A. Bushnell writes from Calhoun, Missouri to Eugenia Bronaugh in Hickory Grove, Missouri. John states that two Citizen Guard companies are forming at Calhoun; he is skeptical of the plan, but discusses it only in vague terms: “A better plan I think could have been adopted, but as I am said to talk too much, I will not say anything…I have written more than I intended.”
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Date
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July 8, 1864
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Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for 1st Quarter 1863
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This military document is a collection of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores Invoices for the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A" that shows transfers of weapons and ammunition in between Captain C. C. Owens, Captain David D. Stockton, Lieutenant James J. Akard, Lieutenant Stockley Etter, Lieutenant T. E. Gray, et al.
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1863
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Fort Union
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A drawing made at the close of the war depicting the Quartermaster's Department, Fort Union, and the Coates House Hotel foundation. These structures were located on the southeast corner of 10th and Broadway in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
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List of Deceased Soldiers
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This document is a list of deceased officers of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment.
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n.d.
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1864
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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 JJ Akard Capt Co A 8 Cav MSM the several articles of Clothing" that are listed along with the name and signature of those enrolled in the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A".
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March 1864
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Pacific House Hotel
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Full frontal and side view of the Pacific House Hotel; located on southeast corner of 4th and Delaware. In 1863, it became the District of the Border headquarters, which was then under command of Brigadier General Thomas Ewing Jr..
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1869
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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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John A. Bushnell writes a letter from St. Louis to Eugenia Bronaugh of Hickory Grove, Missouri. In the letter, dated December 14, 1863, Bushnell says that he would like to return to Henry County, but is concerned about his safety. He also tells her that he feels it is his duty to take care of his recently freed slaves, and says that he wants to rent a house for them and help them to “see what freedom is.”
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Letter
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December 14, 1863
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Missouri State Militia Special Order No. 267
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By order of Brigadier General John B. Sanborn, Walter D. Hubbard instructs Captain John W. Rabb to arrest and detain Corporal East in Springfield, Missouri for desertion.
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Date
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December 16, 1863
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Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1863
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This military document is a return of ordnance and ordnance 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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From John A. Bushnell to Eugenia Bronaugh
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John A. Bushnell of Calhoun, Missouri writes a letter to Eugenia Bronaugh on May 11, 14, and 25, 1864. He ponders the idea that the Civil War is a punishment from God. He relates rumors that a raid is coming from the South, that there are Bushwhackers in Bates and Henry Counties, and that John Marmaduke and Sterling Price are leading 90,000 troops into Missouri. He questions the validity of these rumors, but warns Eugenia to be careful in case there are Bushwhackers nearby.
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May 11, 1864-May 25, 1864
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Receipt of Clothing for Military Duty, 1864
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This military document shows that "the Non-commissioned Officers, Musicians and Privates... acknowledge to have received of Capt. James J. Akard the several articles of clothing" that are listed along with the names and signatures of those enrolled in the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A".
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1864
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Thomas Coleman (Cole) Younger
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Charcoal portrait of Cole Younger dressed in suit coat, vest, shirt, and tie. Cole Younger was active in several Civil War battles and a member of Quantrill's guerrillas when they raided Lawrence, Kansas, August 21, 1863, and was part of the Baxter Springs massacre, October 6, 1863. After the war, he joined with Frank and Jesse James in several robberies. After the Northfield, Minnesota, bank robbery on September 7, 1876, he was arrested and sent to prison at Stillwater, Minnesota. He was granted a full pardon in 1903. He died March 21, 1916, at Lee's Summit, Missouri, and is buried in the Lee's Summit Cemetery.
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Baxter Mitchell
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Charcoal portrait of Baxter Mitchell dressed in suit coat, vest,shirt, and cravat. Little is known about Baxter Mitchell, who may also be Baker Mitchell, except that he took part in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, August 21, 1863.
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