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Examination of William Tapp
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Description
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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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Application of Elizabeth Turner
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This is Elizabeth Turner’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of her slave, Nelson. The application, dated November 17, 1866, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States and a statement that Turner, of Howard County, Missouri, lawfully obtained her slave. The application is signed by two witnesses and a notary public in Cooper County, Missouri.
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Object Type
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Legal Document
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Date
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November 17, 1866
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Election Results, 1860
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Description
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This document lists the results of an August 1860 election in Missouri. It shows Claiborne Fox Jackson receiving a large majority of the votes in the election for Governor. It also shows the results of elections for Congressman, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and several other positions.
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Object Type
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Government Document
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Date
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August 1860
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From Abishai Stowell to "Dear Sister"
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Description
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On January 15, 1864, Abishai Stowell writes from Fort Smith, Arkansas to his sister. Stowell reports that his company has just returned from escorting Gen. McNeil to Fayetteville, Arkansas; he expects they will soon be sent back to their regiment. He tells his sister the names of his company's officers, including Capt. John Johnston. Stowell also states that he belongs to the Veteran Corps.
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Date
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January 15, 1864
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Soldier, Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry
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Description
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This sepia carte de visite, ca. 1861-1865, depicts an unidentified soldier who served in the Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. The carte de visite was produced by R.H. Kimball & Company of Leavenworth, Kansas. Carte de visites were small photographs that were often used as calling cards and became very popular during the Civil War.
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Image
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Jewell Hall
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Illustration of Jewell Hall on the campus of William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri. The building was constructed in 1852, and temporarily housed Union soldiers during the Battle of Liberty.
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Image
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From Jane C. Tandy to My Dear Grand Mother
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This letter, dated October 22 and October 31, 1866, is from Jane C. Tandy to her grandmother. Tandy describes the tension between "conservatives" and "radicals" in Missouri following the Civil War. She reports that conservatives are taking the Oath of Loyalty to the United States Government required for Missouri voters, while the radicals are refusing.
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October 22, 1866 and October 31, 1866
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Captain Curtis and Soldiers, Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry
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Description
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This tintype photograph, taken ca. 1861-1865, depicts Capt. Oran Curtis (far left) and eight other members of the Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, Company F. Curtis's son was Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the United States.
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Image
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Joseph S. Martin
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Description
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This sepia carte de visite depicts Joseph S. Martin, who served in the Seventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. The photograph, ca. 1861-1865, was produced by Armstead & White of Corinth, Mississippi.
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Image
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Examination of William H. Rymer
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Description
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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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From Elizabeth Peery to George F. Peery
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Description
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On January 1, 1856, Elizabeth Peery writes a letter from Edinburgh, Missouri to George F. Peery. Elizabeth describes local festivities for the Christmas holiday, including a large party held by slaves. She reports that friends and family in the area are well, and recounts some of their recent activities. Elizabeth writes that she has a new baby boy, as yet unnamed; she asks George to suggest a name.
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Date
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January 1, 1856
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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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Object Type
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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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Description
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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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From S.G. Cato to John W. Geary
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This letter, dated October 29, 1856, is from Judge S.G. Cato in Shawnee County, Kansas to Gov. John W. Geary. Cato reports on the judicial proceedings he has presided over as Associate Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. He lists the number of bills of indictment returned by grand juries in Anderson, Allen, Lykins, Bourbon, Franklin, and Shawnee counties, and reports that three criminal trials have been held in Bourbon County.
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Date
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October 29, 1856
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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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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 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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Notice! to Abolitionists and Freesoilers of Weston
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This broadside calls on “The Abolitionists and Freesoilers of Weston and vicinity” to meet at the Weston, Missouri courthouse on September 1, 1854 at 7:00pm, “to adopt such measures as they may deem most proper and expedient, and best calculated to Counteract the Effect produced by some of the doings of some of the men connected with the ‘Platte County Self-Defensive Association.’” The broadside was issued by “Many Citizens” on September 1, 1854 in Weston.
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Object Type
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Broadside
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Date
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September 1, 1854
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Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for 1864
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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 Colonel Joseph J. Gravely, Captain James J. Akard, Lieutenant J. H. Creighton, and Major John Cosgrove.
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Date
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1864
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