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From J.T. Brown to Mrs. Martha Peak
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From J.T. Brown to Mrs. Martha Peak
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This letter, dated October 7, 1861, was written by J.T. Brown to Mrs. Martha Peak. “In view of the troubles of the Country and the Danger that some suppose Negro Property to be in,” J.T. reluctantly agrees to let Mrs. Peak borrow his slave for the rest of the year, provided she pays him for the “trouble and sacrifice I will have to make.”
Date
October 7, 1861
From Walthall Robinson to Sister Em
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From Walthall Robinson to Sister Em
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This letter, dated October 25, 1863, was written by Walthall Robinson in Miami, Missouri, to his sister Em. Walthall provides a detailed account of Shelby’s Raid and the Battle of Marshall, declaring, "Affairs have not changed any for the better…I greatly fear a complete state of anarchy and terrorism.” He describes a violent encounter between some aquaintances and two “Jim Lane men,” and concludes that the November elections will determine “whether there will be any safety whatever” in Missouri.
Date
October 25, 1863
From Ben Chapiz to Col. John Hambright
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From Ben Chapiz to Col. John Hambright
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This letter, dated May 21, 1864, was written by Ben Chapiz in Newcastle, Henry County, Kentucky, to Col. John Hambright in Richmond, Missouri. Ben asks John to obtain for him “a certificate of my Enrollment for the Conscript stating that I have been enrolled in Missouri.” He explains, “the Draft took place here about a week ago…and there is to be another Draft to take place here…next month,” and the requested certificate “may save me a great deal of trouble.”
Object Type
Letter
Date
May 21, 1864
To John Hambright, Esq.
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To John Hambright, Esq.
Description
This letter, dated November 9, 1864, was written to John Hambright, Esq. in St. Louis, Missouri. The writer encourages John to take his family to a safer place, warning, “our troubles are not over by a long ways.” The letter-writer has not received any news from acquaintances since “the late raids,” and concludes: “May the powers above protect and defend us all from all our enemies.”
Date
November 9, 1864
From Jacob Hall to Mary Hall
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From Jacob Hall to Mary Hall
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This letter, dated October 25, 1862, was written by Jacob Hall in Washington, DC to his daughter Mary Hall, who was staying with her aunt and uncle. Jacob writes of political bickering between “Secretary Smith” and “Assistant Secretary Usher,” as well as news from his and Mary’s home town: “Quantrill and his band” took almost all their horses, and the next week “Confederates” confiscated much of their food stores, crops, and two mules, refusing to compensate Jacob’s wife.
Date
October 25, 1862