7:7. Chase, B.S., 8/30/1865., bulk: 1865 - 1865

File — Box: 7, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

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

Dates

8/30/1865.
Majority of material found in 1865 - 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 Autograph Document dated 8/30/1865: "Proceedings of a Board of Officers by virtue of the following orders: Hd. Qrs. Northern Dist. of Miss., Jackson, Miss., Special Order #42." Regarding the murder of Gilbert Reed, an African American resident of Jackson, Mississippi. Surgeon B.S. Chase, 53rd U.S.C. Inf., was on the board. Signed by B.S. Chase.