7:5. Butler, Isaac., 10/25/1864 - 5/29/1865., bulk: 1864 - 1865

File — Box: 7, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous autograph, signed manuscripts by various individuals collected by John S. Mayfield.

Dates

10/25/1864 - 5/29/1865.
Majority of material found within 1864 - 1865

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.71 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Holinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Partly Printed Document dated 10/25/1864: State of VA, 28th Collector's District, Received of Isaac Butler in payment for taxes. Also, 1 Partly Printed Document dated 5/29/1865: Amnesty Oath, Headquarters Military District South Anna, Oath by Isaac Butler, signed by William Nixon. And, 1 Autograph Manuscript dated 5/24/1864: "Am[oun]t of damages sustained by Isaac Butler from the depredations of the left wing of Gen. Grant's Army," listing amounts for lost corn, bacon, flour, vinegar, sugar, candles, wagons, cows, colts, wheat, fowls, lard, and stone jars, among other items.