Description: Iowa was a staunch Union state during the Civil War, but also had a passionate Peace Democrat Party, In 1863 disturbances broke out near Sigourney, Keokuk County when armed factions clashed in what was known as the Skunk River or Tally's War. Iowa Governor Samuel Kirkwood, furious, directed General Nathaniel Baker to supply Springfield rifles to the loyal citizens and called for formation of patriotic militia groups. An Original Civil War letter from William C Smith at Timber Creek, Marshall County, Iowa, Aug 16, 1864 to General Nathaniel Baker reporting that the citizens of Timber Creek are organizing a military company but "the Democracy as they call themselves" have prevented the plan. He reports the loyal citizens have met again & enrolled a company of 54 men and officers; some men were delayed by the harvest but are now ready & the writer requests muster blanks to complete enrollment for the men who have named themselves "The Timber Creek Guards" . The 3pp letter is signed, and on reverse General Baker notes that the Timber Creek Guards want to be recognized as one of the 12 Companies to be organized in Marshall County. 3pp ink, 8 x 5". Age spots, minor edge wear, Overall VG William C Smith was an Iowa pioneer who taught the first school in Marshall County in a log hut at Timber Creek. Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.. I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin
Price: 250 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-02-07T16:36:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
