Henry Hescock check, 1865 January 9

Summary

Creator:

Hescock, Henry, -1865

Date:

1865 January 9

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 check)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Henry Hescock check, ms578, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one check for $100 in gold to be drawn to James G. Gibbons by Henry Hescock, dated January 9, 1865. On the back is this note: "This money was loaned to me while a prisoner of war at Cola S.C. for my own personal use. I therefore desire it promptly paid. [signed] Henry Hescock, Capt. Co. G. 1st Mo. Arty." The check is endorsed by J. G. Gibbons.

Biographical / historical:

Henry Hescock was the Captain of Company G of the 1st Missouri Artillery. He was captured at Chickamauga and kept as a prisoner of war at Columbia, S.C. Captain Hescock died April 28, 1865.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Checks -- Georgia.
Checks (bank checks)

Names:

Gibbons, James G.
Hescock, Henry, -1865

Preferred citation:

Henry Hescock check, ms578, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.