Date Original
1861 February 5
Description
This collection is comprised of a message "To the People of Washington County" by James H. Stirman, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, concerning his candidacy as a delegate to the secession convention. In this statement he announces his vote against secession.
Biographical/Historical Note
Stirman moved to Arkansas from Kentucky with his brother Alfred and opened a general mercantile business. James was a partner in the firm Stirman & Dickson and he also served as one of the Union members of the convention from Washington County, Arkansas.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Fayetteville, Washington County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.OV.042
Resource Type
Text
Collection
J.H. Stirman convention statement, SMC.OV.042
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
J.H. Stirman convention statement, 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
