Envelope, Capt. J.A. Reeves
Object number2010.052.10
DateFebruary 26, 1907
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensions4 1/2 x 10 1/16 in. (11.5 x 25.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionUsed and opened envelop addressed to Captain J.A. Reeves, Camden, Ark. The address is writen in black ink and the letter is postmarked February 26,1907 from Troy, Arkansas.Joseph A. Reeves was born August 22, 1836 in Georgia. He enlisted in the Confederate Army on May 24, 1861 in Little Rock, Arkansas in the Camden City Guards and later joined Co. H of the 6th Arkansas Infantry. He was promoted twice during the war. Joseph married Elizabeth "Lizzie" (last name unknown). He died October 12, 1912 in Camden, Arkansas and is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Camden.
Status
Not on view
March 15, 1912
March 28, 1912
Unknown Date
February 15, 1865
February 5, 1907