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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 | |
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.
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.