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George Thomas Mays And Brother, "Pinky" In Civil War Uniforms
George Thomas Mays And Brother, "Pinky" In Civil War Uniforms
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Ambrotype portrait of George Thomas Mays and his brother, "Pinky" in their Civil War uniforms. The ambrotype is in a full case.
Civil War Mementos Carved By Richard Jesse Bailey
Civil War Mementos Carved By Richard Jesse Bailey
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Private Richard Jesse Bailey, a musician in the regimental band of Company H, 3rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A., carved these mementos during and after the Civil War.
The "Dixie Drinking Cup" was carved from a coconut shell as a memento of the Battle of Gaines Mill, Virginia, on June 27, 1862. The carving on the coconut reads "R.J. B. 3RD-ARK-REGT-INF-A.N.V. GAINES MILL VA. JUNE-1862." The other two sides read "DIXIE-DRINKING CUP." and "ASK FOR THE LIVING WATER." In between the words are geometric carvings. The bottom is carved in a checkered board style. The top is carved with a six …
Arkansas Treasury Warrants Printing Plates
Arkansas Treasury Warrants Printing Plates
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The State of Arkansas used these printing blocks to print paper currency during the Civil War. In response to the scarcity of money, the Arkansas state legislature passed a law requiring creditors to accept state war bonds as payment of debts. The State of Arkansas issued Arkansas Treasury Warrants in denominations of $1, $2, $3, $5, and $10 during the Civil War. The currency was printed on blue, white, or gray paper. Usually the back of the currency was stamped "Arkansas Treasury Warrant," but due to the scarcity of paper some bills were printed on the back of old forms …
Certification Of Release To Lamar Depot, 18 December 1865, E. Kern And Company
Certification Of Release To Lamar Depot, 18 December 1865, E. Kern And Company
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
Cotton Receipt, 8 December 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Cotton Receipt, 8 December 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
At Home In The Prairies, J. G. Deupree, Beacon[?]
Dear Beacon, J. G. Deupree, Beacon[?]
Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Nephew Frank Jones On November 30, 1865, Frank J. Jones
Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Nephew Frank Jones On November 30, 1865, Frank J. Jones
Patterson Family Correspondence
Frank Jones wrote this letter to his aunt Julia Patterson on November 30, 1865. The letter is damaged and difficult to read but discusses family affairs and daily life.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob has at last received the money Thomas sent from Annapolis and suggests suing the courier service for interest. The sum will be used to pay debts and bolster the family's farming business.
Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William
Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to John H. Patterson from his uncle William, dated November 25, 1865. In the letter he talks about a purchase of cattle and expresses concern for the health of John's brother William.
Letter To Julia Patterson Dated November 22, 1865, D. Johnson
Letter To Julia Patterson Dated November 22, 1865, D. Johnson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by D. Johnson to Julia Patterson dated November 22, 1865. The writer discusses a letter they received from Mrs. Patterson regarding the sale of some of her property near Van Wert.
Letter From J. J. Worshaw To Thomas H. Harris. 20 November 1865, J. J. Worshaw
Letter From J. J. Worshaw To Thomas H. Harris. 20 November 1865, J. J. Worshaw
Correspondence
Letter sent from Memphis to Holly Springs, Mississippi; regarding paid Harris's bills.
U.S. V. Real Estate Property Of G.W. Clark; Roger Queensbury, Claimant; Samuel Cooper, U.S. Clerk Of Court.
United States Western District Court of Arkansas records, 1839-1892
No abstract provided.
County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, November 16, 1865, Elias Cornell
County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, November 16, 1865, Elias Cornell
The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera
Printed personal property tax receipt for the heirs of Elias Cornell from the Franklin County Treasury, dated November 16, 1865. The total is fifty eight dollars and eighty nine cents. Signed by Jon Falkenbach and John Stauring.
County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, November 16, 1865, John B. Cornell
County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, November 16, 1865, John B. Cornell
The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera
Printed personal property tax receipt for John B. Cornell from the Franklin County Treasury, dated November 16, 1865. The total is forty seven dollars and thirty seven cents. Signed by Jon Falkenbach and John Stauring.
Venire Facias, Commanding The Assembly Of A Petit Jury, For 1865 November 13 Session; Signed Samuel Cooper, U.S. Clerk Of Court, By R.F. Naylor, Deputy Clerk
United States Western District Court of Arkansas records, 1839-1892
No abstract provided.
Venire Facias, Commanding The Assembly Of A Grand Jury, For 1865 November 13 Session, Includes Names Of Elijah Leming, James M. Bethel, Peter B. Allen, Julius Jones, Charles A. Swain, Daniel Ratliff, Martin Leonard, Thomas Hunt, James Winn, William Nott, George Lewis, William Baker, James Morrison, James Stevenson, James Ivy, Josiah Harral, John W. Watson, G.N. Spradling, J.B.R. Holleman, Matthew Henderson, And Arnold O'Brian; Samuel F. Cooper, U.S. Clerk Of Court; Robert F. Naylor, Deputy Clerk; E.D. Ham, U.S. District Attorney; L.C. White, U.S. Marshal
United States Western District Court of Arkansas records, 1839-1892
No abstract provided.
U.S. V. Real Estate Property Of Thomas Davidson, Warrant Of Real Estate Arrest Executed By Luther White, U.S. Marshal; Signed Samuel Cooper, U.S. Clerk Of Court
United States Western District Court of Arkansas records, 1839-1892
No abstract provided.
Agreement To Purchase Land, 11 November 1865, E. G. Andrews
Agreement To Purchase Land, 11 November 1865, E. G. Andrews
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
Receipt, 10 November 1865, Author Unknown
Receipt, 10 November 1865, Author Unknown
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
Receipt, 10 November 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Receipt, 10 November 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown
Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Robert Patterson from a friend on November 9, 1865. In the letter the friend inquires about a letter sent to Stephen Patterson.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob congratulates Thomas on the prospect of having "in one year a little Boy" and his securing a teaching position. Jacob Armstrong reports on a local county fair and responds to Thomas's inquiry about buying property in Clinton, Illinois.
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia 1866 Notes, J. W.H. Reber
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia 1866 Notes, J. W.H. Reber
Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes
No abstract provided.
Cotton Receipt, 30 September 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Cotton Receipt, 30 September 1865, Meacham And Treadwell
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
Letter To Julia Patterson From Rachel Reynolds, Dated September 20, 1865, Rachel Reynolds
Letter To Julia Patterson From Rachel Reynolds, Dated September 20, 1865, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from Rachel Reynolds on September 20, 1865. The letter contains news of family and daily life.
Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). Quartermaster's Deptartment (1-15 September 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). Quartermaster's Deptartment (1-15 September 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Military Records
Formal request for Stationary for Q.M. Department. (No. 1, 1-15 September 1865)
Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). Camp Distribution (1-15 September 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). Camp Distribution (1-15 September 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Military Records
Formal request for Stationary for Fort Federal Hill distribution. (No. 2, 1-15 September 1865)
Ration Return (Camp Distribution, 31 August 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Ration Return (Camp Distribution, 31 August 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Military Records
Rations for Fort Federal Hill distribution, 31 August 1865
Ration Return (Camp Distribution, 31 August 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Ration Return (Camp Distribution, 31 August 1865), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.
Military Records
Rations for Fort Federal Hill distribution, 31 August 1865