Date Original
1847
Description
This collection contains a letter written by William G. Dampier in Helena, Arkansas to his brother Lemuel Dampier in Mississippi dated October 12, 1847.
Biographical/Historical Note
William G. Dampier (1828-1876) was born June 5, 1828 to Stephen Dampier and Ann Nancy Dampier in Simpson County, Georgia. William G. Dampier traveled to Helena, Arkansas in October 1847 and was thinking of accepting a job offer as an overseer. A month later, he enrolled with the Mississippi Volunteers in November 1847 and served in Tampico, Mexico. Dampier died March 1876 in Mississippi.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Helena, Phillips County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.059.004
Resource Type
Text
Collection
William G. Dampier letter, SMC.059.004
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
William G. Dampier letter, 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
