The Arkansas State Archives preserves a vast collection of research materials pertaining to the Civil War in Arkansas. These materials include official military records, pension applications, personal and official correspondence, photographs, artifacts, battle maps, and more. The selection below is only a small portion of our holdings on the Civil War.
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Letter, Colonel Daniel Griffin to John T. Stirman
Letter from Colonel Daniel Griffin, 8th Regiment, Arkansas Militia in Washington, Arkansas, to John T. Stirman in Little Rock notifying Stirman of William H. Hill's election as First Lieutenant of Company E, Second Battalion, 8th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, Colonel Daniel Griffin to John T. Stirman
Letter from Colonel Daniel Griffin to Arkansas Secretary of State John T. Stirman reporting the results of an election for Captain, and 1st and 2nd Lieutenant held on February 9, 1861, at the third division of Ozan township for the First Battalion.
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Letter, Colonel Daniel Griffin to John T. Stirman
Letter from Colonel Daniel Griffin of the 8th Regiment, Arkansas Militia to Secretary of State John T. Stirman about the election of officers for the "Nashville Blues," 8th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, Colonel H.H. Elliott to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Colonel H.H. Elliot of the 46th Regiment, Arkansas Militia, to Governor Henry M. Rector, of the results of the officers' election for said regiment.
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Letter, Colonel J.B. Barum to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Colonel J.B. Barum of the 48th Regiment to Governor Henry M. Rector about the election of officers for the volunteer company called the "Osceola Stars," 48th Regiment, Arkansas Militia. Officers elected included J. B. Murray, Captain; J. H. Edrington, 1st Lieutenant; H. R. Murray, 2nd Lieutenant; and J. H. Rainey; 3rd Lieutenant.
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Letter, Colonel R.S. Clayton to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Colonel R.S. Clayton to Governor Henry M. Rector about the election of officers for Company A, 47th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, Colonel William M. Bruce to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Colonel William M. Bruce of the 28th Regiment, Arkansas Militia in Arkadelphia to Governor Henry M. Rector notifying Rector of the election of officers for the "Arkadelphia Guards," 28th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, Colonel William M. Bruce to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Colonel William M. Bruce in Arkadelphia to Governor Henry M. Rector on the election of officers for the "Arkadelphia Guards," 28th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, Colonel W. Warren Johnson to Adjutant General Edmund R. Burgevin
Letter from Colonel W. Warren Johnson of the 6th Regiment, Arkansas Militia to Adjutant General Edmund R. Burgevin about the officer elections for the "Home Guards" in Red Fork attached to their regiment.
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Letter, Col. R.S. Clayton to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from Col. R.S. Clayton to Governor Henry M. Rector notifying the results of elections of officers for Companies B and C, 47th Regiment, Arkansas Militia.
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Letter, David Walker to Brigadier General N.B. Pearce
Letter and voucher by David Walker and Brigadier General N.B. Pearce in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the military operation.
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Letter, David Walker to David C. Williams
Letter from David Walker to David C. Williams expressing regret at being unable to come to Van Buren to see him due to the illness of a friend. Walker also mentions that even if he runs at the Arkansas State Secession Convention, he does not think he can stop the secession.
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Letter, D.D. Williams to David C. Williams
Letter from D.D. Williams to David C. Williams about the pro-Union elections to have a Secession Convention in both Van Buren and Ozark.
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Letter, D. Williams to W.W. Mansfield
Letter frm D. Williams to W.W. Mansfield about a group of secessionist lawyers in Ozark meeting to discuss President Abraham Lincoln and the Secession Convention.
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Letter, D.W. Lillingim to William W. Mansfield
Letter from D.W. Lillingim to the Hon. William W. Mansfield about the Arkansas State Secession Convention, President Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address, and concerns for Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
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Letter, E.H. Cunningham to David C. Williams
Letter from E.H. Cunningham to David C. Williams about Cunningham's loyalty and pledged service to the Confederacy after taking care of his business.
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Letter, Eliot H. Fletcher, Jr. to Elliot H. Fletcher, Sr., September 26, 1861
In this letter to his father, Elliot H. Fletcher, Jr., writes that his regiment is finally on the move and he writes of a deep desire among the men to see the Mississippi River again. He also expresses relief in marching further away from Missouri, where he believes the Confederacy has little support. As he is nearing Arkansas, he feels that he has re-entered civilization.
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Letter, Elliot H. Fletcher, Jr. to Elliot H. Fletcher Sr.
Letter on local politics, prices of cattle, and secession from Elliot H. Fletcher Jr. to Elliot H. Fletcher, Sr.
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Letter, George C. Croft to Governor Henry M. Rector
Letter from George B. Croft of Green County to Governor Henry M. Rector appraising him of the strong influence of Union sympathizers and making a private plan to counteract their political clout. Other information includes the issues with an elected colonel, the lack of a militia and plans to get around that problem.
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Letter, George M. Turner to "Gaines"
Letter from George M. Turner in Camden to "Gaines." Turner states his desire to be a delegate for his county in the Secession Convention and advocates for secession. He also reports that 200 men from El Dorado are planning to march on Little Rock the next Thursday, to capture whatever government weapons they could find. He expects them to be 900 hundred strong by the time they reach the capitol, and writes that they are led by members of the finest local families.
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Letter, Governor Henry M. Rector to Secretary of War Simon Cameron
Letter from Governor Henry M. Rector to Secretary of War Simon Cameron on his refusal to provide toops for Lincoln.
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Letter, H.F. Thomason to David C. Williams
Letter from H.F. Thomason to David C. Williams about the results of the officer elections for the Secession Convention and settlement plans between those for and against the Union.
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Letter, J.A. Griffing to Ralph Goodrich
Letter from J.A. Griffing in Topeka, Kansas, to her brother, Ralph Goodrich, in Arkansas about the gardening in preparation for the coming war. She also talks about the new senators in the Kansas Legislature.
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Letter, James Greig to David C. Williams
Letter from James Greig to David C. Williams about the surprise of Greig's last letter being sent to the press as well as ideas to get more subscriptions for the paper in Union candidates support.
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Letter, James Greig to David C. Williams
Letter from James Greig to David C. Williams about the Secessionists' failure at the Secession Convention and the upcoming re-election as well as Johnson of the True Democrat.