Henry Hescock check

Descriptive Summary
Title: Henry Hescock check
Creator: Hescock, Henry, -1865
Inclusive Dates: 1865 January 9
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 check)
Collection Number: ms578
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2014.

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Check, 1865 January 9