Envelope, Spence Family

 
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Spence family envelope
Envelope, Spence Family
Spence family envelope
Spence family envelope

Envelope, Spence Family

Object number1998.044.56
DateApril 8, 1862
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (13.3 x 7.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionThe postmaster's mark is on the left sife of the envelope. The envelope is addressed to Solomon Spence in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The return Adress is in the upper left corner. The return address is marked soldier letter A.E. Spence. Address is handwritten in black ink.

    Solomon was born on August 20, 1793 in Charles City, Virginia and died on September 16, 1872 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Arkadelphia.

    Born in 1838 in Alabama, Alexander Spence served in Co. B of the 1 Arkansas Infantry (Colquitt's). Company B was known as the Clark County Volunteers. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in Little Rock on May 8, 1861. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in April 1, 1862. Five days later he was wounded at Shiloh. He was promoted twice more, to 1st Lieutenant and then rising to the rank of Captain. Alex was killed at the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Arkadelphia next to his brother, Tom, who also served and was killed during the war.
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