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From Unknown to A. Comingo
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In this letter to A. Comingo, sent December 3, 1863 from Harrodsburg, the writer asks Comingo to send several items he left in Independence, Missouri to Lexington, Kentucky. The writer says that since "all is now quiet at Independence--and…there are no [soldiers] there," Comingo should be able to send the articles he requests.
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December 3, 1863
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From W.A. King to A. Comingo
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This letter, dated November 9, 1863, is from W.A. King in Liberty, Missouri to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. King states that he obeyed a military commander's orders to publish a notice urging all citizens to enlist. He reports to Comingo the expenses he paid for printing and requests reimbursement.
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November 9, 1863
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Medical Record of Examination of Recruits
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This is a bound volume of records noting the medical examinations of men recruited to the Union Army in Kansas. The records, dating from November 5, 1864 to April 20, 1865, include the recruits' names, ages, country or state of birth, occupation, height, complexion, eye and hair color, chest measurements, race, and town or county of residence.
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November 5, 1864-April 20, 1865
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From S.H. Holmes to A. Comingo
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This letter, dated December 21, 1863, is from S.H. Holmes in Liberty, Missouri to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Holmes reports that he arrested a deserter and turned him over to Col. Moss. Holmes asks Comingo to give him the authority to make arrests, claiming that otherwise "it will be next to impossible for me to discharge my duties as an officer of my Government."
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December 21, 1863
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From P. McClanahan to A. Comingo
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On December 17, 1863, P. McClanahan writes from Independence, Missouri to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal for the 6th District of Missouri. McClanahan reports that members of the 11th Kansas Volunteers are camped at Sibley, Missouri, "for the purpose of enticing Negroes from Clay Co." He therefore recommends appointing H.W. Rodewald as a recruiting officer to enlist all black men passing through the area: "I have no doubt but Rodewald would bring them all up."
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December 17, 1863
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From S.H. Holmes to A. Comingo
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This letter, dated December 19, 1863, is from S.H. Holmes in Liberty, Missouri to Capt. A. Comingo, Provost Marshal of the 6th district of Missouri. Holmes requests the authority to remove from conscription rolls the names of anyone physically unsuitable for military service.
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December 19, 1863
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From P.A. Thompson to William Fowler
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On November 27, 1864, P.A. Thompson writes from Rock Port, Missouri to Capt. William Fowler. Thompson states that two boys under the age of 19 have been drafted from Atchison County, Missouri, and asks whether affidavits from their parents attesting to their ages will exempt them from military duty.
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November 27, 1864