Letter, Isaac Murphy

 
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Letter, Isaac Murphy
Isaac Murphey letter collection
Isaac Murphey letter collection

Letter, Isaac Murphy

Object number2007.107.11
DateJanuary 31, 1866
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions12 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (31.8 x 19.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionLetter to Governor Murphy from WB Adams. Handwritten in black ink on lined paper. Some tearing and creasing around the edges and where letter was folded.

Ozark, Franklin County
January 31, 1866

Governor Murphy, Sir,

The undersigned Citizens would respectfully state to your Excellency, that JB (?) Humphrey has never at any time, during the late rebellion, been in arms against the Government of the United States or taken any active part whatever, but remained a quiet, and peaceable citizen at home, until his life became in eminent danger, from Lawless bands of men, scouring the country, robbing and killing citizens regardless of their position, or relationship they occupied to the Government, he with others went South for the purpose of saving his life, but at no time while there was he engaged in the rebellion, we therefore recommend him to your Excellency, for special favor,

WB (?) Adams, Sheriff
John Boyle, Judge & late Capt. Of Co. K 2nd Ark Infantry
PW (?) Hamblen, Sgt. 2nd Ark Cavalry
E. Boreland- Ozark
B. Norton
JS Kelly
Win Welton
Alison Hill
Robert McElroy
Elisha Pruitt
John Sundway (?)
James M. Berry
George C. Ward, JP

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