Application of William Chancellor

Civil War

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Title: Application of William Chancellor
Creator: William Chancellor
Franklin Blankenbaker
James Downer
John Cosgrove
Description: This is William Chancellor’s application for compensation from the United States government for the military service of his slave, Henry. The documents, dated November 9 and 10, 1866, include an oath of allegiance to the United States, a power of attorney transfer to Isaac C. Dodge, and a statement that Chancellor lawfully obtained his slave. The application is signed by two witnesses in Howard County, Missouri and by a notary public in Cooper County, Missouri.
Date: November 9, 1866-November 10, 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: William Chancellor
Franklin Blankenbaker
James Downer
John Cosgrove
Geographic Subject: Cooper County, Missouri
Howard County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: National Archives at Kansas City
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