Title

Circular

Creator

Files

Date Original

1862 August 25

Description

This circular issued by Major General Thomas Hindman asks citizens, particularly the 'patriotic women of North-West Arkansas' to contribute blankets and carpets to the army. Hindman expresses regret for the need to ask this of the citizens, though feels that it is necessary.

Biographical/Historical Note

Prior to the start of the Civil War, Major-General Thomas Hindman was a United States Representative for the 1st District of Arkansas. His term in Congress ended on March 4th, 1861, the same day President Lincoln began his first term. He quickly joined the Confederate service soon after the war commenced. After the war concluded, Hindman sought a pardon from President Johnson, but was rejected. In late 1868, three years after the conclusion of the war, Hindman was assassinated in his home.

Physical Description

Document, 7.25" x 9.5"

Subjects

Civil War; Arkansas; Confederate States of America

Contributor

Hindman, Thomas Carmichael, 1828-1868

Geographical Area

Fort Smith, Sebastian County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

Printed ephemera

Collection

Printed ephemera

Publisher

Arkansas State Archives

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Circular, Printed ephemera, 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.

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