Title

Letter, Joseph M. Craig to Governor Henry M. Rector

Creator

Files

Date Original

1861 March 12

Description

Letter from Joseph M. Craig to Governor Henry M. Rector requesting that Captain James D. Latimer recieve arms from the Little Rock arsenal for the Chicot Cavalry Company.

Transcription

[Page 1] Columbia Ark,
Mch 12th 1861.
Hon. H.M. Rector
Dr. Sir.
Mr. James D. Latimer
of our county visits you for the purpose
of obtaining arms for the Chicot Cavalry
Company having been appointed by
our Company for that purpose As we
learn the Arms in the Arsenal and being
distributed amongst the different
counties of the State any attentions
of kindness extended to Mr. L. will be
gratefully acknowledged by your
Chicot friends. Yours truly
Josh. M. Craig
[Page 2] J.M. Craig.
To
Gov Rector
Following
Cap. Latimer
Wants arms
for chicot
County.

Physical Description

Letter, 2 pages, 13" x 8.25", 10" x 8"

Subjects

Civil War; Correspondence; War; Military assistance; Military weapons

Contributor

Joseph M. Craig

Geographical Area

Columbia, Chicot County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

MS.000132, Series II, Item 92

Resource Type

Image

Collection

Kie Oldham collection, MS.000132

Publisher

Arkansas State Archives

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Letter, Joseph M. Craig to Governor Henry M. Rector, Kie Oldham collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rights

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