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From T.J. Matlock to J.F. Benjamin
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This dispatch, dated August 3, 1863, is from T.J. Matlock, Deputy Provost Marshal in St. Louis County, Missouri to Col. J.F. Benjamin, Provost Marshal of the 8th district of Missouri. Matlock writes that he recently arrested a man who was in the "Rebel service" during the Battle of Kirksville, but claimed to have subsequently taken an oath of allegiance to the United States. Matlock states that there is no evidence of the oath, and asks Benjamin whether the man should be released from arrest, adding, "I apprehend many such cases and desire instructions on how to proceed."
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August 3, 1863
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Missouri State Militia General Orders Reinforcing General Responsibilities
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This General Order to the Missouri State Militia reminds enlisted men of their basic responsibilities while on duty. These include keeping horses and mules from escaping, staying at an assigned post until relieved, and keeping equipment and camp in good order.
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January 12, 1862
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From James B. Fry to E.B. Alexander
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This letter, dated November 7, 1863, is from James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General, to Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General of Missouri. Writing from the War Department in Washington, D.C., Fry tells Alexander the number of volunteers that must be recruited from each Missouri district. To comply with President Lincoln's October 17 proclamation ordering the United States to recruit 300,000 volunteers, the state of Missouri must recruit 13,516 volunteers.
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November 7, 1863
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List of Colored Recruits Enlisted, 6th District Missouri
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This December 1863 military roll lists the names of "colored recruits" enlisted in the 27th sub-district of the 6th congressional district of Missouri in Chariton County. The roll provides the soldiers' physical characteristics, occupation, birthplace, and the names of their owners.
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December 1863
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From E.F. Slaughter to Eliza Colgan
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On February 25, 1863, E.F. Slaughter writes from Hickmans Mill, Missouri to Mrs. Eliza Colgan. Slaughter writes about his crops and livestock and mentions that Jackson County, Missouri "gets thinner settled all the time." He describes being taken prisoner by the Confederates, and declares, "Our country is in an awful condition."
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Letter
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February 25, 1863
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List of Colored Recruits Enlisted, 6th District Missouri
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This December 1863 military roll lists the names of "colored recruits" enlisted in the 27th sub-district of the 6th congressional district of Missouri in Chariton County. The roll provides the soldiers' physical characteristics, occupations, birthplaces, and the names of their owners.
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December 1863
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From Abishai Stowell to "Dear Sister"
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On April 16, 1863, Abishai Stowell writes from camp in Springfield, Missouri, to his sister. Stowell says there is no war news of interest; "all is peaceable here now." He states the soldiers will receive four months' pay tomorrow, "which settles up to the 1st of last month leaving 1 1/2 month due yet." Stowell expresses frustration that James, possibly his brother, refuses to help his parents at home.
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April 16, 1863
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From E.B. Alexander to A. Comingo
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This dispatch, dated November 26, 1863, is from Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General of Missouri, to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Alexander informs Comingo that he may not enlist any substitutes until after the draft is complete, per General Order No. 191.
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November 26, 1863
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Quarterly Returns of Deceased Soldiers, 1863
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This military document is a collection of quarterly returns of deceased soldiers of the Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regiment Company "A". These returns are documentation of the third and fourth quarters of 1863.
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Date
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1863
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Missouri State Militia 8th Cavalry Regimental Orders No. 3
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By order of Major Edward B. Eno, Lt. William S Gibbs instructs the appointment of noncommissioned officers, the creation of a Muster Roll, and the outfit of proper weaponry for dismounted men in these companies.
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April 8, 1863
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Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1862
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This military document is a "Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, received at Linn Creek, Mo., of Col. J. W. McClurg, by Lt. Jas. J. Akard, Comdg. Co. "A," 8th Regt. Cav., M.S.M. for the quarter ending on the 30th day of June, '62."
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1862
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From H.C. Wood to A. Comingo
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This dispatch, dated November 28, 1863, is from U.S. Army Capt. H.C. Wood to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Writing from the Provost Marshal General's Bureau in Washington, D.C., Wood states that he has received Comingo's recent expense report, and requests additional information.
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November 28, 1863
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Monument to the Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry
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This photograph depicts a monument to the Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. John A. Martin, of Heg's Brigade, Davis' Division, McCook's Corps. A bronze plaque commemorates the regiment's September 1863 battle in Chickamauga, Georgia. The monument is located in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, and was photographed by Schmedling of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Image
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From James M. Boyer to A. Comingo
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This letter, dated November 6, 1863, is from James M. Boyer, Deputy Provost Marshal of Chariton County, Missouri, to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Boyer states that he is enclosing two letters intercepted at the post office that contain "contraband intelligence."
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November 6, 1863
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Certificate of Exemption for William Glenn
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This certificate of exemption, dated December 30, 1862, excuses William Glenn from military duty due to “General disability." It is signed by John Murray, surgeon of the 62nd Regiment, in the town of Laclede in Linn County, Missouri.
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December 30, 1862
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From E.B. Alexander to A. Comingo
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On December 29, 1863, Col. E.B. Alexander, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General in St. Louis, writes to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri, in Lexington, Missouri. Alexander acknowledges receipt of "the Oaths of Owen Doyle and James Powers on claim of Exemption," and states that the evidence required in these cases is "such as will satisfy" the Board of Enrollment.
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December 29, 1863
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From George Applegate to Dear Father
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This letter, dated October 15, 1865, is from George Applegate in Lisbon, California to his father in Missouri. He sympathizes with his father, who has “escaped the Horrors + casualties of war,” and assures him that “had I been in Missouri [I] would not have hesitated to go for the rights of sovereign states against abolition usurpation.” He also complains that the local economy has suffered since the war began and that his debt has increased significantly.
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Letter
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Date
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October 15, 1865
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From A.M. Bedford to Mary E. Bedford
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This letter, dated March 21, 1865, is from Lieut. Alex M. Bedford to his wife Mary E. Bedford in Savannah, Missouri. Bedford, imprisoned at Fort Delaware, reports that he expects to be released soon. “I have been a prisoner so long,” he writes. “God hasten the time when we can meet a gain in peace.” He adds that his health and eyesight are improving.
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March 21, 1865
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From James M. Boyer to A. Comingo
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This letter, dated October 15, 1863, is from James M. Boyer, Deputy Provost Marshal of Chariton County, Missouri, to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Boyer states that he is sending Comingo three "contraband" letters that were intercepted at the post office. He complains that his local postmaster has not been helpful in identifying "contraband correspondence."
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October 15, 1863
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Missouri State Militia Special Order to Fully Equip and Carry Arms
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By order of Major John Cosgrove, William O. Mead instructs commanding officers to fully equip all enlisted men, to instruct non-commissioned officers to wear their chevrons, and to order all men on duty to keep their arms on hand.
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May 16, 1864
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