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Calvin Hoggard's letter to the Southern Claims Commission
The last page of Calvin Hoggard's claim, this page contains a letter by Mr. Hoggard to the Commission explaining his circumstances. Most interestingly, he claims to have been a Union soldier in the 2nd Regiment, even though claim was disallowed. This…
Ely Williamson claim remarks
Remarks by the Claims Commissioner on the claim of Mr. Williamson, which says that he was a freedman before the war
Petition of Joseph Etheridge
Joseph Etheridge's petition to the Southern Claims Commission, listing what he claims was taken by Union foraging parties and his valuation of those goods. His claim was rejected for several reasons, including his ownership of several farms and…
Robert G. Mitchell's claim Witness Form
Page Five of Robert G. Mitchell's rejected claim to the Southern Claim's Commission. This page is the form listing the names and residences of the witnesses he can bring to prove his loyalty.
Southern Claims Commission Chart 2 Barred and Disallowed
A chart showing all of the barred and disallowed claims for the Chowan River Basin.
Southern Claims Commission remarks on the claim of Ellerton Newberne.
Claim of Ellerton Newberne, listing his siezed schooner, impressed into rebel service to ferry supplies. It also discusses his leaving Bertie county due to harassment.
Southern Claims Commission Testimony for George Bond, Deposition of Joshua T. Stacy
Page 18 of George Bond's claim to the Southern Claims Comission, in which Joshua T. Stacy discusses Mr. Bond's unionism.
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Hinton Rowan Helper, 1829-1909
Hinton Rowan Helper (1829-1909), a bitter and staunch racist, was the author of one of the greatest and most influential books on antislavery of his…