From J. French Simpson to Whom It May Concern

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Title: From J. French Simpson to Whom It May Concern
Creator: J. French Simpson
Description: In this letter, dated September 5, 1865, J. French Simpson of Carrollton, Illinois, testifies to John Ament’s loyalty: “Mr. Ament is a gentleman and Christian, and since he has lived in this county, I have never heard a disloyal sentiment uttered by him.” Simpson notes that Ament is “formerly of this place and more recently of Missouri.”
Date: September 5, 1865
Local Subject: Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: J. French Simpson
Geographic Subject: Cass County, Missouri
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: Cass County Historical Society
Location: Ament Collection
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