Title
Date Original
1840
Description
Correspondence discussing the possible sale of William Hunter's land in Monroe County, Arkansas, for two hundred dollars cash. Philip Costar, who lived in Monroe County, was advising against the sale for the proposed offer. This letter also describes property and agriculture in Monroe County, Arkansas, in 1840.
Biographical/Historical Note
Philip Costar served as postmaster, 1839-1843; County Clerk, 1838-1840; Sheriff, 1840-1846; and state representative, 1848-1850, for Monroe County, Arkansas. William F. Hunter was a United States Congressman representing Ohio’s 17th district from 1849-1853.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Monroe County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.003.009a
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Phil Costar letter, SMC.003.009a
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Phil Costar letter, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
