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Box 1

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Contains 40 Results:

Letter signed George McGahan & David Evans, justices of the peace, to the speaker of the House of Representatives stating the position of David Murphy and Henry Poston regarding the election of representative for St. Francois County. (4 pages), 1826 Sept 9

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 9

Letter signed Henry Poston to David Murphy stating that he will attend court at Farmington to take depositions for his defense. (1 page), 1826 Sept 9

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 9

Document signed George McGahan & David Evans, justices of the peace, noting that David Murphy takes exception to the judgement of the justices regarding the introduction of testimony. Motion is overruled. (1 page), 1826 Sept 9

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 9

Letter signed David Murphy to Henry Poston stating five reasons why the election is being contested. (1 page), 1826 Sept 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 15

Document signed John McFarland: Deposition of McFarland who acted as clerk in the St. Francois Township election. (1 page), 1826 Sept 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 23

Deposition of witnesses to the election held in Liberty Township. (3 pages), 1826 Sept 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1826 Sept 23

Receipt for $22.50 for the St. Francois Bible Society paid to David Murphy, treasurer. (1 page), 1827 Oct 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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: 1827 Oct 22

Letter signed W.H. Ashley to David Murphy asking Murphy to organize the Jacksonians and urge them to vote in the upcoming election. (2 pages), 1828 Oct 26

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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: 1828 Oct 26

Letter signed D. Barton to Issac Barton asking that he send him a copy of the survey of the Stall Road from Cape Girardeau to Clay Court House to Washington. (1 page), 1828 Nov 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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: 1828 Nov 11

Document signed David Murphy: States seven reasons why Murphy is opposed to a bill on credit and paper currency. (1 page), No date

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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: No date