Application of James D. Price

Civil War

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Title: Application of James D. Price
Alternate Title: Application of James D. Price of Chariton Co For compensation for service of Slave Miller Price
Creator: James D. Price
James M. Douglas
Pittman S. Price
Lewis S. Prosser
James W. Lowry
Adam Brunner
Description: This is James D. Price’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Miller. The application, dated December 18, 1866, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States, a power of attorney transfer to Isaac C. Dodge, and a statement that Price lawfully inherited his slave. The application is signed by four witnesses and a notary public in Chariton County, Missouri.
Date: December 18, 1866
Local Subject: African Americans
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: James D. Price
James M. Douglas
Pittman S. Price
Lewis S. Prosser
James W. Lowry
Adam Brunner
Geographic Subject: Chariton County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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