Date Original
1837-1838
Description
These letters from Isaac Murphy were to a Mr. Evans, which contain information related to Murphy's surveying duties. A note and envelope from the donor are also included within the folder.
Biographical/Historical Note
Isaac Murphy (1799-1882) and his wife moved to Arkansas in 1834, settling at Fayetteville, where he became a land surveyor, lawyer, and teacher. Murphy was the only convention delegate to vote against secession before the Civil War, and later served as governor of Union-controlled Arkansas.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.012.008
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Isaac Murphy letters, SMC.012.008
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Isaac Murphy letters, 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
