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Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Militia Rolls, 1874-1875 (Mss 701), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Militia rolls (two volumes) for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, 1874, 1875. Names are listed in alphabetical order; no other information is provided.

Narrative Of My Captivity Among The Sioux Indians, Fanny Kelly

Electronic Texts in American Studies

THE summer of 1864 marked a period of unusual peril to the daring pioneers seeking homes in the far ·West. Following upon the horrible massacres in Minnesota in 1862, and the subsequent chastisements inflicted by the expeditions under Generals Sully and Sibley in 1863, whereby the Indians were driven from the then western borders of civilization, in Iowa, Minnesota, and the white settlements of Dakota, in the Missouri Valley, the great emigrant trails to Idaho and Montann became the scene of fresh outrages; and, from the wild, almost inaccessible nature of the country, pursuit and punishment were impossible.

I was …

Wade Hampton Letter Regarding Memorium Of General E. Lee To Colonel Charles Marshall, 1871., Wade Hampton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wade Hampton writes to Colonel Charles Marshall a letter in memorium of General Robert E. Lee. He discusses and honors General Lee's "great deeds & spotless virtue", "marvelous military career", and utmost desire to serve, dated March 28, 1871.

Executive Order Of 1870, Ulysses S. Grant, George L. Hartstuff, Samuel A. Wainwright, Ely S. Parker, Jacob D. Cox

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This Executive Order, issued by President Ulysses S. Grant on April 12, 1870, established the Fort Berthold Reservation. In addition to Grant’s Executive Order, this document includes a series of letters, proposals, and endorsements for the creation of a reservation for the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara. Importantly, this document also contains the original map outlining the proposed boundaries and the president’s diagram which significantly reducing the size of the reservation.

Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …

[Letter], 1868, June 14, Boston, Mass., John Baker [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Business correspondences from John A. Baker of Boston, Massachusetts regarding the order of various bronze and other castings. Provides information regarding the casting trade.

One entry: dated July 14, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.

Treaty Of Fort Laramie 1868, Nathaniel G. Taylor, William T. Sherman, William S. Harney, John B. Sanborn, Samuel F. Tappan, Christopher C. Augur, Alfred H. Terry, John B. Henderson, Andrew Johnson

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on April 29, 1868, between the United States government and the Sioux and Arapaho Nations, established the Great Sioux Reservation, promised the Sioux would own the Black Hills in perpetuity, and set aside the country north of the North Platte River and east of the summits of the Big Horn Mountains as unceded Indian territory. Furthermore, the U.S. government pledged to close the Bozeman Trail forts and provide food, clothing, and annuities to the tribes, given that they agreed to relinquish all rights to live outside the reservation.

Records And Documents Associated With Or Possibly Associated With General William Robertson Boggs, Some Date Unclear Or Unknown: September 23, 1867 - February 1880; July 5, 1902., William Robertson Boggs

William Robertson Boggs Family Papers

Boggs Family Papers, Box 1, Folder 11.

Receipts, estate documents, fragments, newspaper clippings, etc.

Records and Documents Associated with or Possibly Associated with General William Robertson Boggs, some date unclear or unknown: September 23, 1867 - February 1880; July 5, 1902.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 17, Springvale, Wis., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from (probably) Cameron's nephew Wallace Porter of Springvale, Wisconsin. Indicates enjoyment of Cameron's recent visit; familial illness and community activity.

One entry dated December 17, 1866; unsigned (probably nephew, Wallace Porter)

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him that A. Cameron did not receive the job at the armory among other other familial items.

One entry: dated December 9, 1866

Handwritten 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 2, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him he has obtained jobs at the Springfield Armory for both A. Cameron and their brother Joe. Provides information concerning the job and familial matters

One entry: dated December 2, 1866

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

U.S. Army General Robert Anderson Letter In Which He Provides His Autograph, Roxbury, Mass., October 28, 1866., Robert Anderson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Anderson apologizes for his delayed response to the request for his autograph.

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 10, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?). Informs Cameron of inability to join him on his trip out west. Dated October, 10 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked October 11 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 7, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts regarding a photograph sent by post and directions to visit him before A. Cameron sets out for a trip to Wisconsin.

One entry: dated October 7, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included with letter, postmarked October 7, Springfield, Mass., and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 24, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one unsigned (husband of K. Cameron?) both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Both provide information regarding Cameron's land in or around Plover, Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries, written at same time, dated September 24, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked September 28, Rosendale [Wis.] and addressed to "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts. Among others, he informs Cameron of his job in U.S. Armory; theft of one thousand dollars by a former Brother Spooner of Hampden Lodge (Masonic?) in Springfield Massachusetts; and relates his interest in the completion of the Trans-Atlantic Cable.

One entry: dated September 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Related envelope postmarked September 10, Springfield, Mass. Addressed to: A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 2nd/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 26, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from Cameron's sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts crop failures; weather conditions; prices of farm goods and services and various sundries.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 26, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten ; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 15, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one from niece, Lena Porter both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial activities including family outing to Yankee Robinson's Circus; crop harvest and individual illness.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 15, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, July 29, North Conventry, Conn., B. A. Potter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from B.A. Potter of North Coventry, Connecticut regarding land in Plover, Wisconsin.

One entry: dated July 29, 1866

Handwritten; Single page; 17.5 x 16 cm.

Envelope included postmarked July 31 from Andover, Connecticut and addressed to: "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 4th/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 29, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

Dated July 29, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Envelope (7.5 x 13 cm.) included postmarked July 29, 1866 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Aug. 13/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 9, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated July 9, 1866

Handwritten on back of blank South End Coal Company receipt; Single page; 22 x 12 cm. folded to 7 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder postmarked July 9 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answd [sic] July 26/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, May 15, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated May 15, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder dated May 16 from Boston, Mass. Address: Allen F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Envelope labeled "Answered May 20, [18]66"

[Letter], 1866, April 24, Lonsdale, R.I., Jonathan S. Belcher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Jonathan S. Belcher who served as Second Lieutenant in Company I of the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit with A. Cameron. Informs Cameron of his position in Mill Number 17 of the Lonsdale (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) New Village and makes mention of General Nelson Viall as Representative of Providence. One entry: dated April 24, 1866. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25.5 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, April 14, Providence, R.I., E. Park [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from E. Parks of Providence, Rhode Island regarding work on a table and confirmation of sent caster.

One entry: dated April 14, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, March 26, Augusta, Ga., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from U.S. Arsenal in [Augusta, Georgia?] Relates personal contact with large powder mills [at Augusta, Georgia?]. One entry: dated March 26th, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included postmarked March 27, August, Ga. and addressed "A. F. Cameron, No. 3 James St., Springfield, Mass." Envelope includes a printed return address "U.S. Arsenal Augusta, Georgia" with the phrase "Official Business" crossed out.

[Letter], 1866, Feb. 6/March 9, Springvale, Wis., Wallace Alexander Porter & Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from nephew, Wallace Alexander Porter and one from Cameron's sister Kate both from Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial illnesses; winter weather conditions; prices of goods and services and various sundries. Inscribed by W. Porter as from "Rosendale Fond Du Luc Co. Wis". (Rosendale being a village in Springvale, County of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin).

Two distinct entries: dated February 6 and March 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20.5 x 26 cm. folded to 20.5 x 13 cm.

Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.

Source: "http://ozarkscivilwar.org/photographs/confederate-generals-sterling-price-john-magruder-william-hardeman-henry-allen-and-thomas-c-hindman/"

[Letter], 1865, Nov. 30, Providence, R.I., Charles L. Stafford [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Charles L. Stafford, a former military officer in the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit. Responds to the matter of an official document sent by Cameron; responds to Cameron making two dollars a day in the trades; provides information of former military colleagues and states he would not go into the military again "under any consideration". One entry: dated November 30, 1865. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

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 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.