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From John B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
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From John B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
Description
This letter, dated December 11, 1863, is from J.B. Henderson in Washington City to Col. R.T. Van Horn in Jefferson City, Missouri. Henderson states that he has an upcoming appointment to speak with President Lincoln about "Missouri affairs." He tells Van Horn that he will submit "a special request, on the subject you allude to."
Date
December 11, 1863
From W.W. to M.
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From W.W. to M.
Description
On June 22, 1856, W.W. writes from Washington to "M." (possibly Matthew Walker). W.W. reports that Gen. Whitfield arrived in Washington with several other men from Kansas, who "maintained a most singular and studied reserve" when they saw him. He adds that "the Abolition members are woefully down in the mouth about the availability of Sharp's rifles in Kansas. Pomeroy, Roberts and Eldridge have arrived, but no Gov. Reeder."
Object Type
Letter
Date
June 22, 1856
From G.B. Danman to Matthew R. Walker
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From G.B. Danman to Matthew R. Walker
Description
On July 2, 1856, G.B. Danman writes from Hunstville to Matthew R. Walker. Danman asks for news about "the important changes that have taken place" since he left Kansas, including whether the Territory will become a slave or free state.
Date
July 2, 1856
From "Neighbors and Friends" to Col. S.W. Eldridge
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From "Neighbors and Friends" to Col. S.W. Eldridge
Description
This letter, dated September 1, 1863, was sent to Col. S.W. Eldridge by "your neighbors and friends" from the "Ruins of Lawrence," Kansas. The writers encourage Eldridge to rebuild the Free State Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas after its destruction during Quantrill's raid. They promise to aid Eldridge "to the utmost of our ability," and urge him to appeal to "friends of freedom throughout the land" for monetary contributions.
Date
September 1, 1863
From Henry Van Horn to R.T. Van Horn
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From Henry Van Horn to R.T. Van Horn
Description
This letter, dated January 27, 1864, is from Henry Van Horn to his son, R.T. Van Horn in Missouri. Henry commends the progress that Missouri has made "towards liberty and emancipation" and tells his son, "you have the sincere praise of the men here." He expresses concern for his son's well-being after suffering an injury, and informs him that an acquaintance named Mr. Elliott has passed away.
Date
January 27, 1864
From John W. Ladd to Matthew R. Walker
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From John W. Ladd to Matthew R. Walker
Description
On July 15, 1860, John W. Ladd writes from Lewis Centre to Matthew R. Walker. Ladd believes "we may expect lively times ahead" with four political parties vying in the presidential election. He discusses national politics briefly, and declares, "the Douglas Popular Sovereignty is about played out and never was anything but a barefaced humbug."
Date
July 15, 1860
Discharge Papers of Lawrence Shannon
Title
Discharge Papers of Lawrence Shannon
Description
This document certifies that Lawrence Shannon was discharged from the United States military on October 29, 1861 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The document describes Shannon as a 30-year old stone mason from Ireland. It states that Shannon was captured during the Battle of Lexington and mustered out of service per General Order No. 13. The document is signed by Capt. William Millar and Maj. R.T. Van Horn.
Date
October 29, 1861
Three Dollar Bill
Title
Three Dollar Bill
Description
This is a bank note printed in Lawrence, Kansas ca. 1860-1865. It reads: "The Bank of William H.R. Lykins Will pay to Bearer on demand Three Dollars in Current Funds." William H.R. Lykins was the son of Johnston Lykins, the 1854-1855 mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Object Type
Currency
From Luke Williams to Jonathan B. Fuller
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From Luke Williams to Jonathan B. Fuller
Description
This letter, dated December 6, 1864, is from Luke Williams in Pleasant Hill, Missouri to Rev. Jonathan B. Fuller. Williams invites Fuller to visit the Union Baptist Church of Cass County, Missouri, and assist the pastor in preaching. "We are in a very cold state as a Church," Williams writes, "torn asunder as it were in consequence of the war."
Date
December 6, 1864
From William Augustus Hall to Oswald Swinney
Title
From William Augustus Hall to Oswald Swinney
Description
This letter, ca. 1861-1864, is from William Augustus Hall in Washington to Oswald Swinney in Missouri. Hall says he is attempting to remove the Federal troops from Northern Missouri, where "they are a constant source of arrogance in stealing our negros." He argues that the Enrolled Missouri Militia can adequately protect the region without assistance. He expresses concern about "damage done by rebels" and the possibility of future violence, and he asks Swinney to report on the conditions in Northern Missouri.
From J.B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
Title
From J.B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
Description
This letter, dated August 31, 1864, is from J.B. Henderson in Louisiana, Missouri to Col. R.T. Van Horn in Jefferson City, Missouri. Henderson tells Van Horn that before leaving Washington, he spoke with President Lincoln, who said he wanted Van Horn to run for Congress.
Date
August 31, 1864
Proclamation in Support of Rebuilding the Free State Hotel
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Proclamation in Support of Rebuilding the Free State Hotel
Description
This proclamation or editorial, ca. August 1863, laments the destruction of the Free State Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, during Quantrill's Raid on the town: "Pro-Slavery violence has once more poured its wrath upon us." The proclamation recommends the "speedy construction" of a new hotel, and its signers declare their intention to contribute $10,000 toward the project.
Object Type
Circular
Special Orders, No. 37
Title
Special Orders, No. 37
Description
Special Order No. 37 was issued by John Gray, the Adjutant General of Missouri, on March 26, 1863 in St. Louis. The order certifies that the State of Missouri has accepted the resignation of Capt. James O. Swinney of the Enrolled Missouri Militia. A note at the bottom indicates that a copy of this document was sent to Swinney in Glasgow, Missouri.
Date
March 26, 1863
From James H. Lane to E.M. Stanton
Title
From James H. Lane to E.M. Stanton
Description
On September 3, 1863, James H. Lane writes from Leavenworth, Kansas to Secretary of War E.M. Stanton. Lane states that as Col. S.W. Eldridge has suffered greatly from the loss of The Free State Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, during Quantrill's Raid on the town, he should be granted a leave of absence to travel east, presumably to appeal for aid in rebuilding the hotel.
Object Type
Letter
Date
September 3, 1863
From Thomas Fletcher to R.T. Van Horn
Title
From Thomas Fletcher to R.T. Van Horn
Description
This dispatch, dated October 20, 1866, is from Thomas Fletcher in Jefferson City, Missouri to Hon. R.T. Van Horn. Fletcher reports that his plans concerning troop movements within Missouri have changed. He had originally planned to send troops to Platte, Clay, Carroll, Ray, and Chariton counties, but is now occupied with political concerns: "The ablest men in the Conservative Party are detailed to the duty of getting up a disturbance between Genls Sherman[,] Hancock & myself, and it keeps me busy & watchful to prevent them making us trouble."
Date
October 20, 1866
Special Orders, No. 29 and 313
Title
Special Orders, No. 29 and 313
Description
These orders certify that Lieut. Col. R.T. Van Horn was honorably discharged from the 25th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Special Order No. 29 was issued by Maj. Gen. Grant and signed by T.S. Bowers, Assistant Adjutant General, at the Headquarters of the Military Division of the Mississippi in Nashville, Tennessee on February 3, 1864. Special Order No. 313, issued by the War Department on June 19, 1867, amends Order No. 29 to show that Van Horn was discharged on January 1, 1864. It was signed by E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General, in Washington, D.C.
Date
February 3, 1864-June 19, 1867
Petition to Henry Wager Halleck
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Petition to Henry Wager Halleck
Description
This ca. 1862 petition is addressed to Maj. Gen. Halleck of the Commanding Department of the Mississippi, and is signed by twenty officers of the 25th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. The petitioners urge Halleck to promote Lieut. Col. R.T. Van Horn to Colonel, citing his skill and bravery in the First Battle of Lexington and in the Battle of Shiloh.
Object Type
Petition
From James H. Lane et al to "All Whom It May Concern"
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From James H. Lane et al to "All Whom It May Concern"
Description
On September 5, 1863, James H. Lane and five others write an open letter from Leavenworth, Kansas to "all whom it may concern." Lane and the others express sympathy with Col. S.W. Eldridge, who is travelling east to seek aid in rebuilding the Free State Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, which was destroyed during Quantrill's Raid. The signers assure potential contributors to Eldridge's project that he is "a man in every respect worthy of their full confidence."
Date
September 5, 1863
From the 25th Missouri Volunteers to R.T. Van Horn
Title
From the 25th Missouri Volunteers to R.T. Van Horn
Description
This December 12, 1863 letter is from eight members of the 25th Missouri Volunteers to Col. R.T. Van Horn in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Volunteers, writing from camp in Columbus, Kentucky, state that their regiment has been ordered to consolidate with Bissell's Engineer Corps, and they ask Van Horn to remain with them as their Commander.
Date
December 12, 1863
From John Brown to Orson Day
Title
From John Brown to Orson Day
Description
This letter, dated December 14, 1855, is from John Brown to Orson Day of White Hall, New York. Writing from his homestead in Osawatomie, Kansas, Brown tells Day that he has just returned from the "Kansas War" and that he believes Kansas Territory is now "entirely in the power of the Free State men." He announces that on the following day, Kansas residents will vote on whether to adopt the Free State Constitution. Brown also informs Day that he has secured a piece of land for him in Kansas.
Date
December 14, 1855

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