Application of James R. Eshill

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Title: Application of James R. Eshill
Creator: James R. Eshill
R. Madeson
W.H. Bowman
Samuel Hughes
Description: This is James R. Eshill’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Allen. The application, dated November 9, 1866, includes an oath of allegiance to the United States, a power of attorney transfer to Isaac C. Dodge, and a statement that Eshill, of Howard County, Missouri, lawfully purchased his slave. The application is signed by four witnesses and a notary public in Cooper County, Missouri.
Date: November 9, 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 R. Eshill
R. Madeson
W.H. Bowman
Samuel Hughes
Geographic Subject: Cooper County, Missouri
Howard County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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