Document signed John Sevier appointing David Murphy a lieutenant in the Jefferson County, Territory of the United States, South of the River Ohio, militia. (1 page), 1796 Oct 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The David Murphy Papers consist of military commissions, correspondence, a typed copy of a diary of his service in Missouri and Illinois during the War of 1812, land surveys, poll registers, and documents relating to Murphy’s challenge of the election of 1826. The bulk of the papers are related to Murphy’s military service and his challenge relating to the election of 1826.
Dates
- 1796 Oct 10
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.15 Cubic Feet ( (4 folders, 2 oversize items))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Murphy, David, circa 1769-1844 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository