Date Original
1904-1905
Description
This collection contains the Civil War reminiscences of Martha McAlmont as she remembered them in 1904 and 1905. Her contributions to the war effort, nursing wounded soldiers, living without many necessities, the occupation of Little Rock by Union troops, and the hanging of David O. Dodd are all included.
Biographical/Historical Note
Martha Jane Gregg, of New York, married John McAlmont in 1845, and they moved to Arkansas in 1850. John was a druggist, and they established a home in Little Rock in 1852, where they remained the rest of their lives. The couple had two daughters, Myra and Cresida.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.032.011
Resource Type
Text
Collection
"My Recollection of the Civil War" by Mrs. M.J. McAlmont, SMC.032.011
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
"My Recollection of the Civil War" by Mrs. M.J. McAlmont, 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.
Disciplines
United States History
