Envelope, Spence Family

 
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Envelope, Spence Family
Spence family envelope
Spence family envelope

Envelope, Spence Family

Object number1998.044.59
DateUnknown Date
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. (13.3 x 9.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionEnvelope is hand written in a light black ink. The letter's return address is to A.E. Spence. C.O.B 1st Arkansas Reg. It is addressed to Mrs. Sallie Hearn, care of Mr. Soloman Spence, Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR. In the lower left corner, the envelope reads , "favor of Mr. Carter." Opened at the right.


    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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