Title

Undated: "The Question Virtually Settled!" [probably May 12-13, 1874)

Creator

Files

Date Original

1874 May 13

Description

Published telegrams from Archer and Carrol, Garland, and H.K. White corresponding to ASA_SMC_002_47, ASA_SMC_002_48, and ASA_SMC_002_50

Biographical/Historical Note

The Brooks-Baxter War of April and May 1874 was an armed conflict following the gubernatorial race between Joseph Brooks and Elisha Baxter. Settlement of the election dispute in favor of Elisha Baxter ultimately ended Reconstruction and the reign of Republicans in the state of Arkansas.

Physical Description

Document, 3" x 7"

Keywords

Brooks-Baxter War, Ark., 1874; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Arkansas

Geographical Area

Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.); Pine Bluff, Jefferson County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

SMC.0002.0011, Item 67

Resource Type

Text

Collection

Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, SMC.0002.0011

Recommended Citation

Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rights

Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.

Additional Content

Brooks-Baxter War telegrams Finding Aid

Preview