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John B. Crenshaw Papers: Correspondence
Abstracts of correspondence with John B. Crenshaw between 1861 and 1865 are presented below. Jump to specific dates by using the link below or browse through the entire collection. Links to a typescript version of an entire document is provided to the left of each abstract. Links to images of the original handwritten pages are provided to the right. Additional documents from the Crenshaw papers relating to Tilghman Vestal are provided separately as the Tilghman Vestal Documents.
| A – 1861 to 1862 | D – Sept. to December, 1863 | G –Sept. to December, 1864 |
| B – January to April, 1863 | E – January to April, 1864 | H – 1865 |
| C – May to August, 1863 | F – May to August, 1864 | I – Undated |
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A1 |
Parker, Joseph R., Newby's Bridge, NC, 8-26-61, requests information about a report in a Richmond paper that Quakers had acted as guides to Union forces. Also requests information about exemption for Friends. |
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A2 |
Hare, William H., 4-19-62, discusses situation of Friends of conscription age. |
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A4 |
Nicholson, William, Suffolk, 4-26-62, asks Crenshaw's aid for non-Friends at Norfolk who had scruples against bearing arms. |
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A5 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., Jamestown, NC, 9-29-62, requests aid for Elias Ruke and Haley Sills, both in prison for deserting and refusing to bear arms (non-Friends). Requests aid for T. Ellwood Moore, wounded, visit him if possible. | |
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Patterson, J.A. (JP and Capt.) Alamance County, 10-6-62, certifies that George Thompson is in ill health and cannot serve in the army. Certified by B. Grayson, Clerk of Court. | Page Images |
A7 |
Laws Relating to Non-Combatants, Orders from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, 1862. |
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A8 |
Perkins, Needham, 11-1-62, concerns case of Thomas Kennedy. | Page Images |
A9 |
Hobson, Stephen, Proctors Creek, VA, 11-29-62, requests aid in obtaining release of Isham Cox. |
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A10 |
Attributed to Perkins, Needham, concerns Thomas Kennedy. | |
A11 |
Crenshaw, John B., fragment of letter to A.V. Tomlinson, 12-3-62, concerns cases of S. Hobson and I. Harvey whom he has hopes of getting released, and D.E.M. Miller and Isaac Trueblood for whom he has little hope. |
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A12 |
Moffitt, William A., 12-4-62, to wife, Mary, Westfiled, IN. | Page Images |
A13 |
Benbow, E., East Bend, NC, 12-12-62, concerns repayment of fee for writer's brother T.A. Benbow. |
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Hobson, Stephen, Proctor's Creek, VA, 12-28-62, concerns his failure to obtain discharge, also the case of George Thompson. | |
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B1 |
Trueblood, Isaac, 1-9-63, written from prison (or camp), urges payment of his fee. |
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B2 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E. to Mary, Jamestown, NC, 1-9-63, also letter to L.D. Moody, Carthage, NC, and from Addie to sister. |
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B3 |
Mendenhall, Nereus, New Garden, NC, 1-9-63, concerns information about New Garden Boarding School expenses, also Tilgham Vestal. |
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B4 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., Jamestown, NC, 1-10-63, concerns Thomas Kennedy's case and asks for release of Thomas Ellwood. | |
B5 |
Perkins, Needham, Pikeville, NC, 1-19-63, concerns disposition of 300 barrels of rosin, reverse side concerns conscription exemption. |
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B6 |
Crenshaw, John B. to A.V. Tomlinson, 1-20-63, concerns release of Mahlon Woody from Castle Thunder (and others?) aided by Isham Cox. | Page Images |
B7 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., Jamestown, 11-2-63, concerns Thomas Kennedy and Elwood Moore. | |
B8 |
Army Official to John B. Crenshaw, "Headquarters", 9-24-63, concerns Tilgham Vestal who cannot be released until he pays fee. | |
B9 |
Harris, Jonathan to John B. Crenshaw, Westminster, 3-13-63, concerns receipt of passport and release of Oliver Gordon. | Page Images |
B10 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., Jamestown, 3-31-63, concerns procurment of papers for "Harriet Lane, the colored woman at Petersburgh" so she can go to Baltimore with a white family. Also concerns Amy Alston, slave, and Delphina Mendenhall's efforts to get her to her husband in the North, and Thomas Kennedy's removal from prison in the North. | |
B11 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., Jamestown, 4-4-63, concerns Thomas Kennedy and Harriet Lane. |
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B12 |
Mendenhall, Delphina E., 4-20-63, concerns Harriet Lane, Thomas Kennedy, explains why she has not taken her slave North to freedom sooner. | |
B13 |
Kennedy, Isabelle (wife of Thomas), Rocky Hill, NC, 3-17-63, reports Thomas in hospital in Richmond and requests that John B. Crenshaw supply whatever her husband needs and help to obtain his release. Includes letter to her husband. | |
B14 |
Carter, John, High Point, NC, concerns case of Enoch L. Crisco. | |
B15 |
Crenshaw, John B. to Carter. |
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B16 |
Mendenhall, Elihu, Westminster, Guilford County, 10-4-63, concerns Alpheus Mendenhall. |
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B17 |
Hockett, H.M., 4-10-63, brief letter to John B. Crenshaw, longer one to his wife. Describes situation at Kinston, NC camp and deprivation of food and water. | |
B18 |
Harris, Jonathan, 4-15-63, concerns case of Gusten Widop, not a Friend but a C.O. |
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B19 |
Johnson, Thomas W., Iredell County, NC, 4-23-63, concerns conscription of brother-in-law, name not given, not a Friend. | |
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Gordon, Jonathan, New Garden, NC, 4-25-63, concerns release of Charles Perish (?) for health, no tax needed. | Page Images |
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C1 |
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C2 |
Kennedy, Isabella, Rocky Mount, NC, 5-2-63, concerns Thomas Kennedy. |
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C3 |
Affadavit concerning Minus Hinshaw's relatiojnship to the Society of Friends, 5-4-63, signed by Isaac Lee, Clerk, Marlborough Monthly Meeting and W.B. Vickery (?), J.P. | |
C4 |
Crenshaw to Isham Cox, 5-15-1863 |
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C5 |
Branson, John, New Salem, Randolph County, 5-18-63, concerns H.M. Hockett (relative of Hockett's wife) | Page Images |
C6 |
Affadavit concerning Thomas S. Blair's relationship to the Society of Friends, 5-19-63, signed J. Reynolds, clerk, Springfield Monthly Meeting and Clarkson Tomlinson, J.P. | |
C7 |
Henley, David, Randolph County, Science Hill, 6-21-63, concerns A.G. Bush. |
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C8 |
Branson, John, New Salem, 5-22-63, probably concerns H.M. Hockett, refers to 5-18-63 letter. |
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C9 |
Petition to exempt W. Rilesy Neas (?), 10 signatures including Chamness, Piggott, Wilson, Watkins, Shepard. | Page Images |
C10 |
Hockett, H.M., Kinston, NC, 5-25-63, letter to father, concerns bad treatment he received. |
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C11 |
Newlin, Joseph, New Market, NC, 5-29-63, requests information about extension of exemption to non-Friends who are C.O.'s and have shown an interest in the Society. |
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C12 |
Petition addressed to Jefferson Davis, Randolph City, 5-18-1863, requests exemption of Himelius and Jesse D. Hockett, Simeon Barker and Isaiah Cox, 10 signatures. |
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C13 |
Benbow, P.S., Saxapahaw, Alamance County, 6-2-1863, requests information on how to make possible a visit to wife and daughter in Indiana and return with them to North Carolina. | |
C14 |
Crenshaw to Isham Cox, 6-10-63, relays request for information from the Secretary of War: 1. How many members of the Society of Friends were exempted on paying tax? 2. How many members refused to pay the tax? What has happened to those who refused? 3. How many non-Friends, but sympathizers, exempted? 4. How many have been exempted by the Secretary of War? How many by enrolling or other officers? |
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C15 |
Crenshaw to Delphina Mendenhall, 6-19-63, concerns regulations for release of C.O.'s. | |
C16 |
Harris, Jonathan, 6-19-63, to Assistant Secretary of War concerning Gustine Widop. |
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C17 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 6-26-63, concerns Harriet Lane and the case of T.E. Moore. |
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C18 |
Harris, Jonathan and Louisa, Westminster, NC, 7-4-63, letter to daughter with reference to Crenshaw. Includes letter to Crenshaw on reverse. | |
C19 |
Winslow, Nathan, Jr., Randolph County, 7-8-63, letter to Back Creek Monthly Meeting, request for reinstatement of membership, repents backsliding and participating in the war. | |
C20 |
Affadavit from Back Creek Monthly Meeting stating that Nathan Winslow has been received into membership, exemption requested. |
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C21 |
Henley, David, Clerk, Back Creek Monthly Meeting, to Crenshaw, 7-14-63, presents case of Nathan Winslow, Jr. |
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C22 |
Rush, A.G., 7-20-63, concerns his exemption. |
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C23 |
Rush, A.G., acknowledges receipt of notice of exemption. | Page Images |
C24 |
Newlin, Joseph, 7-20-63, requests information about exemption for new members since passage of the exemption act. | |
C25 |
Low, William, Asheboro, NC, 7-23-63, requests help in obtaining exemption for his nephew, Joseph Low, and one other. | |
C26 |
Affadavit concerning relationship of Joseph Low with the Society of Friends, signed by David V. Henley, Clerk, Back Creek Monthly Meeting. |
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C27 |
Statement of Meeting for sufferings held at Springfield, NC, 8-3-63, concerning refusal to pay special tax (10%) imposed to pay for the war. |
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C28 |
Hockett, Himelius, Kinston, NC, 8-4-63, letter to his wife and children, describes progress of his case, treatment, health. | |
C29 |
Harris, Jonathan, Friendship, 8-28-63, contains instructions for making cane syrup, as well as for making the boiler. | Page Images |
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D1 |
Vestal, Tilmon (Tilghmon), Archers Brigade, 14th Tennessee Regiment, 2-9-63, states his case initially, refers to an earlier unanswered letter. | |
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Hare, William H., 1-5-63, concerns imprisonment of Joseph E. Fell in Castle Thunder, requests that Crenshaw find out his condition and aid him if necessary. |
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D3 |
Vestal, Tilmon, Orange Court House, VA, 10-6-63, answers letter from Crenshaw, discusses whether to accept clothing from the government or not and whether to sell apples to soldiers. | |
D4 |
Jackson, S.S., Raleigh, 10-14-63, cases of Enos A. Blair, two other Blairs and a Mr. Hodson. Also Joshua M. Davis, the latter a special case, a birthright Friend who had been disowned for attending a marriage contrary to discipline, but who maintained his beliefs. All of these men were from Randolph County. | |
D5 |
Davis, Joshua M., 4th Regiment, Ramson's Brigade, Gordonsville, 10-19-63, asks Crenshaw's help in obtaining release. | |
D6 |
Hockett, William, 10-23-63, concerns paying $500 fee for Himelius and Jesse Hockett (they had scruples about the payment of this fee). |
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D7 |
Benbow, Jesse, Greensboro, 10-26-63, concerns payment of fee for Martin L. Cude. |
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D8 |
Mendenhall, Nereus, Greensboro, 10-27-63, concerns Tilmon Vestal, requests that Vestal "go" on the conditions spoken of for the Hocketts. Discusses rightness of paying the fine. | |
D9 |
Reece, Asenath H, West Chester, 10-29-63, letter to wives of Thomas and Jacob Hinshaw telling of their husbands removal to Indiana from Fort Delaware where they were lodged after being captured at Gettysburg. They were helped by Thomas Evans who also helped the Barkers and William Hockett. | Page Images |
D10 |
Benbow, Jesse, Greensboro, 10-30-63, case of Martin L. Cude. | Page Images |
D11 |
From camp near Culpepper, VA, 11-7-63, (very faded). | |
D12 |
Harris, Jonathan, Plasket Farm, 11-13-63, tells of receiving discharge for Hocketts and Daniel Barker, refers to Reynolds case, money raised by subscription. |
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D13 |
Cox, Elihu, New Salem, Randolph County, case of Jehu Reynolds, certificate prepared, sends fee, requests release, money raised by subscription. |
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D14 |
Vestal, Tilmon, Orange C.H., VA, 11-16-63, refused duty, was court-martialed. Concerns getting "paid out" as the Hockett boys had done. |
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D15 |
Vestal, Tilgham, "On the Way to Richmond", 11-18-63, thinks he's on his way to Castle Thunder, requests that Crenshaw take charge of his money. |
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D16 |
Henshaw, David for John T. Nichols, Camp of 30th NC Troops near Morton's Ford, VA, 11-23-63, requests release. | Page Images |
D17 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 11-24-63, informs of arrival of Harriet Lane in Baltimore, expresses concern for Tilman Vestal, reports J. Cox has decided to stay at New Garden. | |
D18 |
Hoover, John and Alfred, et. Al, petition on behalf of Nathan Winslow for release from military service; he volunteered but had a change of heart. A member of the Society of Friends. Signed by ten friends. |
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D19 |
Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 11-27-63, thanks for help in case of J. N. Davis. | Page Images |
D20 |
Henley, David, Clerk, Back Creek Monthly Meeting, 11-27-63, certifies petition for Nathan Winslow, jr. is correct. | Page Images |
D21 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, 11-27-63, wishes to buy greenbacks to allow Louisa Palmer to travel to New York, wants to know rate of exchange for Confededrate notes or North Carolina bank notes for Greenbacks and gold. |
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D22 |
Winslow, S.S., Asheboro, 12-2-63, requests release for Nathan Winslow, Jr., promises payment of the money. |
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D23 |
Worth, H.C., Greensboro, 12-21-63, informs of release of Jehu Reynolds and thanks Crenshaw for help. Refers to size of New Garden Boarding School for the session. Mentions suffering and poverty, looks for a hard winter. | Page Images |
D24 |
Rush, A.G., 12-30-63, informs Crenshaw that he has been conscripted because he did not have receipt for the $500 he paid. Requests Crenshaw see the Secretary of War to obtain his release or a receipt. |
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D25 |
Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 12-22-63, refers to case of A.G. Rush, requests Crenshaw go to Quartermaster to get a duplicate receipt. | |
D26 |
Hollowell, Thomas L., Dudley, NC, 12-23-63, concerns release of William W. Overman and refers to Thomas Kennedy, now in Indiana. |
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E1 |
Harris, Jonathan, Westminster, Guilford County, 1-6-64, refers to a subscription to The Southern Friend for K.W. Davis, Westminster P.O.. Refers to sufferings of "our friends in the army around Petersburgh". Denounces payment of tax. | Page Images |
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Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 1-8-64, requests passport for niece Adelaide M. Nixon to Philadelphia to obtain medical attention, also Louisa M. Palmer to New York. Asks for Greenbacks for them as they will have only North Carolina bank notes which may not be accepted. |
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E3 |
Seddon, James A., Secretary of War, War Dept., Richmond, VA, 1-18-64, concerns case of Isaac Cooper, deserter. Refuses to release him. |
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E4 |
Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 1-23-64, (3 pages) concerns case of Minus Hinshaw. |
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E5 |
Julian, Lt., M.H. and Julian, Lt. Lindsay, Randolph County, 2-3-64, certificate attesting to sincerity of their neighbor Minus Hinshaw's scruples against bearing arms, sworn before Alfred Julian, J.P. |
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E6 |
Henley, David, Clerk, Back Creek Monthly Meeting, 2-12-64, attesting to sincerity of William Henley, not a member, but an attender. |
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E7 |
Henley, William, Camp, "Homes", 2-25-64, requests help in getting a release. | Page Images |
E8 |
Kennedy, Isabelle, Rocky Hill, NC, 2-26-64, requests help in release of her nephew, Henry Walton. Refers to her difficulty in managing her farm without male help. Asks about having someone "detailed for farming" in lieu of military service sent to her. | Page Images |
E9 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 2-28-64, requests exemption upon payment of tax for James M. Hinshaw. |
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E10 |
Peele, Albert, Rich Square, NC, 2-25-64, requests that Crenshaw find out if the Secretary of War will allow the provision in exemption tax for Friends to continue paying the tax. | Page Images |
E11 |
Hare, William H., Nansemond County, 3-17-64, requests aid for Friends in the area to obtain exemption. |
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E12 |
Henley, William, 3-7-64, wants to know how his case is progressing. | Page Images |
E13 |
Copeland, James, Rich Square, 3-8-64, concerns case of Jonathan G. Lee who was captured by Confederate forces while taking women and children to Perquimans County. Taken to Richmond. Cause unknown. Requests Crenshaw find out and intercede. | Page Images |
E14 |
Appeal signed by Friends to Jefferson Davis requesting that noncombatants be allowed to serve as agricultural laborers, etc., in preference to military services, along with statement of support from John A. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of War. 3-16-64. |
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E15 |
Mendenhall, Nereus, New Garden, 3-23-64, requests copy of appeal (see E14) and endorsement by Judge Campbell in order to report on it to Meeting for Sufferings. Also asks about expense of Tilghman Vestal's case and asks that account of it be sent either to him or his sister Judith (Tilghman's aunt). | Page Images |
E16 |
Lindley, F.D., Camp near Orange C.H., VA 3-31-64, requests assistance in obtaining release. |
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E17 |
Hollowell, T.L., Pikesville, Wayne County, NC, 4-1-64, asks aid for himself and Levi H. Massey, William T. Cox, and stephen R. Hollowell in obtaining release. |
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E18 |
Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 4-2-64, asks for information about whether exemption on payment of tax will be continued. | Page Images |
E19 |
Lindley, F.D., Camp near Orange C.H., VA, 4-7-64, asks for information as above (E18) and also his own case. |
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E20 |
Henley, David V., Randolph County, 4-15-64, case of Stephen Hodgin, requests aid, was denied exemption because act was repealed. |
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E21 |
Gilmer, John A., Representative to Congress, Greensboro, 4-16-64, letter to Gov. J.B. Vance on behalf of D.W.C. Benbow, asks intercession for Benbow whose exemption was rescinded. Includes note on back from Vance telling Commanding Officer to release Benbow until case is decided by Bureau of Conscription. |
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E22 |
Newlin, Joseph, New Market, NC, 4-16-64, requests help for 2 sons, Aaron and Eli Newlin, conscripted despite payment of tax. | |
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Mendenhall, Nereus, Raleigh, 4-19-64, upon investigating conscriptions not in accordance with recent orders to allow exemption, Mendenhall went to see Col. Mellett, only to find he did not receive information about such orders. Requests Crenshaw to go to Bureau of Conscriptions or other authority and find out why orders were not sent. | |
E24 |
Lindley, William, Cane Creek, Chatham County, NC, 4-20-64, concerns his son F.D. Lindley. |
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E25 |
Hodgin, S.H., Hill's Store, NC, 4-22-64, request aid in obtaining release. |
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F1 |
Caudle, Lewis, Orange C.H., VA, 5-18-64, requests aid in obtaining release. | Page Images |
F2 |
Newlin, Joseph, New Market, NC, 5-3-64, letter to Congressional Representative James M. Leach asking for exemption for all Friends on religious grounds. Asks that he show the letter to Rep. John A. Gilmer and Sen. W. A. Graham. | |
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Newlin, Joseph, New Market, NC, 5-4-64, thanks for help in trying for universal exemption, informs him of writing to Leach. Reports that his sons were not conscripted; one had alternate service, the other a medical discharge. | Page Images |
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Mendenhall, Nereus, Greensboro, 5-10-64, informs him of having asked Rep. John A. Gilmer to take charge of "our case before Congress." Asks Crenshaw to assist him in any way possible. | Page Images |
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Caudle, George, 5-5-64, case of Lewis Caudle, attests to his character and sincerity in refusing to bear arms. | |
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Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 6-23-64, asks information about what Congress has done about exemption. Requests help for William Bell and Minus Hinshaw. | Page Images |
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Caudle, George, Mount Nebo P.O., Yadkin County, NC, 6-24-64, asks for help for Lewis Caudle and describes suffering. | |
F8 |
Henley, William, Camp Holmes, Raleigh, 7-18-64, requests aid in obtaining his release. | Page Images |
F9 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 7-25-64, sends certificate of membership of James Hinshaw. |
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F10 |
Lindley, F.D., Cane Creek, Chatham County, 7-27-64, informs Crenshaw of receiving papers and release. |
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F11 |
Harris, Jonathan, Plasket Farm, 8-2-64, refers to two letters from Crenshaw "received by the hands of T. Vestal", Harris' letter concerns payment of New Garden Boarding school bills for Crenshaw's son, Nathaniel. Mentions difficulty of Himelius and Jesse Hockett in repaying Friends the $500 exemption tax which was paid for them. Discusses further education for Crenshaw's son either at Haverford or in England. Discusses Dr. D.W.C. Benbow's relations with Dover Monthly Meeting. | |
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Jackson, s.s., Asheboro, 8-5-64, asks some specific questions about the New Conscription Act. |
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F13 |
Lindley, F.D., Cane Creek, Chatham County, 8-64, repeats last letter but adds that he wants to know what he owes Crenshaw. | Page Images |
F14 |
Lee, Isaac, Clerk, Marlborough Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, 8-16-64, Certificate of Membership for Mebane Hinshaw, signed W.B. Vickery, J.P. and J.H. Brown, Clerk of Court. | |
F15 |
Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, NC, 8-17-64, requests help in obtaining exemption for J.M. Hinshaw. |
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F16 |
Affadavit attesting to sincerity of Mebane Hinshaw, signed by William B. Vickery, J.P. and N.C. Jarrell, J.P., certified by J.N. Brown, Clerk of Court. |
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F17 |
Lee, Isaac, Clerk, Marlborough Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, 8-16-64, Certificate of Membership for William B. Hinshaw. | |
F18 |
Cox, David, Clerk, Holly Springs Monthly Meeting, 8-17-64, Certificate of Membership for Isaiah Macon, certified by W.R. Brown, J.P. and Joseph H. Brown, Clerk of the Court. | |
F18a |
Macon, Isaiah, Camp Holmes, 8-22-64, encloses affadavit (F18) and requests aid in obtaining his release. |
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F19 |
Jackson, S.S., Asheboro, 8-20-64, cover letter for papers of Mebane Hinshaw and his brother, William B.Hinshaw. | Page Images |
F20 |
Gilmer, John A., Representative to Congress, Greensboro, 8-31-64, letter to John A. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of War, requesting aid in getting a passport for Mrs. S.A. McConnel who wishes to join her husband in the North. | Page Images |
F21 |
McConnel, S.A., New Garden, 8-31-64, concerns her passport to the North. |
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F22 |
Harris, Jonathan, 8-31-64, cover letter for certificates for the payment for David Shelby, George W. Pike, and Dr. Plunket, requests thay be presented to Judge Campbell, and asks aid in obtaining their release. Refers to sending a number of "thy Prospectus to The Southern Quarter to Joseph Newlin, Nathan Spencer, New Garden and Dover Monthly Meeting." "I tell Oliver Gordon they must get 25 subscribers in our meeting (Deep River)." |
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| G1 Typescript | Laughlin, S.W. and Hill, J.A., near Petersburg, 9-6-64, to Marlborough and Springfield Monthly Meetings, describing their ill-treatment and intention to stand firm. Request aid in obtaining release; they were taken despite the fact that they had papers. |
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| G2 Typescript | Jackson, S.S., 9-11-64, case of Felix Pool, requests aid in obtaining his exemption, endorsement from William Low. | Page Images |
| G3 Typescript | King, Francis T., Baltimore, 9-14-64, concerns obtaining travel permits for 3 men and 3 women friends to attend Baltimore Yearly Meeting, explains conditions under which they will be granted. | Page Images |
| G4 Typescript | Newlin, Joseph, New Market, 9-15-64, describes difficulties of new members in obtaining exemptions, even when they had paid the exemption tax, especially cases of Seth W. Laughlin and Joshua A. Hill. | |
| G5 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 9-15-64, special request to get passpert for Amy Alston, slave, to join her husband in Ohio. Mentions enabling a family of nine (white women and children) to go to Indiana. | |
| G6 Typescript | Hales, W.T., Danville, 10-2-64, requests permission to see Crenshaw. A conscripted "new friend", he expresses desire to see Isham Cox. |
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| G7 Typescript | Hales W.T., camp near Petersburg, asks Crenshaw to write and tell him if he has any chance of being released. |
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| G8 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 10-7-64, Tilgham Vestal requests aid in getting a transfer to New Garden to seek employment in pottery. Letter describes difficulty in getting earthenware pots. Corrects Crenshaw on the matter of preparation of papers for emigrants. |
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| G9 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 10-14-64, requests Crenshaw to send Tilgham Vestal his "Discharge" which was left in the hands of the Governor. Crenshaw may retain the original but certified copy should be sent to Vestal to protect him from arrest by militia officers. Concerned about Vestal's employment, requests that he not be transferred away from the area and not do Government work. Again he refers to great need for potters and pottery. | |
| G10 Typescript | Moore, L.J., Dudley, NC, 10-14-64, requests aid in obtaining a release for Franklin Foldsom. | |
| G11 Typescript | Macy, Henry, Guilford County, 10-14-64, writes on behalf of "new Friends" (those who had joined since 10-11-62) who were especially liable to conscription. Asks for information about recent ruling. Refers to Prospectus for the Southern Friend and considers that it would attract many subscribers. | |
| G12 Typescript | Newlin, Joseph, New Market, 10-17-64, Asks for information abouth Seth Laughlin and Joshua Hill (conscripted with papers). Asks how he can help in obtaining their release. Gives names of 2 subscribers to Southern Friend. | |
| G13 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, cover letter for petition to grant release and exemption to William H. Welch. | Page Images |
| G14 Typescript | Harris, Jonathan, 10-21-64, requests passport for Thomas E. Anderson, a Friend, and his family. | Page Images |
| G15 Typescript | Hales, W.T., Camp, 34th Reg't, 10-23-64, asks Crenshaw to keep trying to obtain his release. Describes his suffering. | |
| G16 Typescript | Worth, Jonathan, Raleigh, 11-3-64, acknowledges receipt of letter but notes failure of promised copies of Southern Friend containing the most recent information about the law relting to non-combatants. Notes the death of Abijah Macon near Richmond, a non-combatant who had been conscripted. Expresses desire to aid c.o.'s any way possible. Notes revocation of Charles Macon's certificate. | |
| G17 Typescript | Starbuck, Lewis, Clerk, Dover Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, 11-9-64, certificate of membership for William H. Watson, signed also by A.H. Lindsay, J.P. and Lyndon Swaim, Clerk of Court. | Page Images |
| G18 Typescript | Stuart, Henry and Bell, William H., Back Creek Monthly Meeting; Milikan, Clark and Beckerdite, John R., Marlborough Monthly Meeting, Richmond, 11-13-64, non-combatant conscripts request aid in obtaining release. | Page Images |
| G19 Typescript | Moffitt, David V., Thomasville, Davidson County, NC, 11-13-64, concerns son, David L. Moffitt, requests aid in obtaining release. | Page Images |
| G20 Typescript | Stuart, Bel, Millikan, Beckerdite (same as G18), Staunton, VA, 11-15-64. | |
| G21 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, Jamestown, 11-16-64, encloses exemption papers and certificate of membership for Adolphus E. Stanley. Requests passports for him and his family to move to Ohio. |
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| G22 Typescript | Pool, H.B., and Millikan, D.W., Richmond, 11-17-64, "new Friends", request aid in obtaining release. | |
| G23 Typescript | Stuart, Bell, Milikan, Beckerdite, camp near New Market, VA, 11-19-64, want to know what has been done for them and if anything can be done. | Page Images |
| G24 Typescript | Hales, W.T., 11-22-64, describes his condition, in guardhouse near Petersburg, asks Crenshaw to write and/or visit him. | Page Images |
| G25 Typescript | Pool, Henry B. and Millikan, Daniel W., 11-29-64, ask Crenshaw's assistance in payment of tax so they can be released from service. | |
| G26 Typescript | Johnson, Thomas W., 12-4-64, concerns subscriptions to the Southern Friend. Describes sufferings of William A. Burgiss and requests Crenshaw to go see him. | Page Images |
| G27 Typescript | Hales, W.T., camp near Petersburg, 12-14-64, acknowledged receipt of letter from Crenshaw. Describes suffering and health, both bad. Asks to be informed about what Congress decided about non-combatants. | |
| G28 Typescript | Hollowell, John, Wayne County, NC, 12-5-64, concerns payment of the tax for William F. Foldsom and subscription to the Southern Friend for Isaac H. Cox and William T. Coxc, Dudley Depot, Wayne County. | |
| G29 Typescript | Moffitt, David V., Thomasville, NC, 12-6-64, concerns son Lindly (David Lindly Moffitt?), asks attention to his case. | Page Images |
| G30 Typescript | Harris, Jonathan, 12-6-64, reports helping Delphina Mendenhall transport slaves to Ohio. Refers to subscriptions to the Southern Friend for "Dunkard Friends" paid by Christian Roberson. Requests passports to Indiana for Lawrence R. Lancaster and wife Rebecca, aged about 75 years, Katharine White (their daughter), aged 47 years, and two daughters, Marinda and Cindarilla (15), and Rebecca Lancaster, Jr. (aged 20) and her son (aged 19 months). Reports about 50 students in attendance at boarding school. | |
| G31 Typescript | Stuart, Bell, Millikan and Beckerdite, camp near Waynesboro, VA, 12-8-64, complain of not receiving more letters. Request information and aid. Mention letter from Isham Cox. | |
| G32 Typescript | Foldsom, William Franklin, 12-14-64, cover letter for his papers. Requests aid in obtaining discharge as non-combatant. | Page Images |
| G33 Typescript | Moffitt, David V., Thomasville, 12-21-64, requests aid for son. | |
| G34 Typescript | Rush, A.G., 12-22-64, concerns subscription to the Southern Friend. | |
| G35 Typescript | Osborne, William T., New Salem, Randolph county, 12-22-64,, requests passport to Indiana to join brothers. | |
| G36 Typescript | Burgiss, William A., camp near Petersburg, 12-25-64, requests Crenshaw come to camp and help obtain discharge. Says his life is being threatened. | Page Images |
| G37 Typescript | Mendenhall, Delphina, 12-30-64, concerns failure of A.E. Stanley to receive passport via Isham Cox. | |
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Perkins, N.T., Pikeville, NC, 1-3-65, concerns subscriptions to the Southern Friend. Reports on outcome of visit of John Hollowell to aid in obtaining release of Friends. Refers to W.T. Hales. |
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Millikan, D.W. and Pool, H.B., Petersburg, 1-3-65, want to know if they will be allowed to pay tax. |
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Lindley, Owen T., Chatham County, NC, 1-4-65, list of subscribers. Mentions that Isham Cox was receiving money for subscription to the Southern Friend. |
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Rush, Asiel, G., Sawyersville, NC, 1-8-65, concerns subscription. |
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Hales, W.T., near Petersburg, 1-8-65, letter to John Hollowell, describes torture, asks if Hollowell left money with Crenshaw for payment of tax and whether he had succeeded in getting anyone "off". |
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Johnson, Thomas W., 1-10-65, refers to case of William A. Burgiss, efforts to get him released. Refers to subscriptions to the Southern Friend. |
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Blair, Jesse M., Winder (?) Hospitle [sic]. 1-17-65, wants Crenshaw to let him know what Congress is doing for Quakers. |
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Hollowell, John, Wayne County, 1-23-65, cover letter for $160 in subscription money for the Southern Friend. Refers to cases of Foldsom and Hales. |
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Millikan, D.W. and Pool, H.B., camp near Petersburg, 1-24-65, describe condition and express desire that Congress "will do something for our relief soon." |
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Foldsom, William F., camp near Petersburg, 1-29-65, wants to know what's holding up his discharge. An earlier letter from Crenshaw had informed him of payment and discharge. |
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Betts, A.D., Chaplain, 30th NC, Cox's Brigade, 1-30-65, requests copies of the Southern Friend be sent to him, contains information he wishes to have. |
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Mendenhall, Delphina, 1-30-65, informs Crenshaw she has sent A.E. Stanley's passport to him, expresses concern about sending food and clothing to suffering non-combatants notes dissention among Friends over whether payment of tax is right. Refers to visit of U.S. of English Friend Joseph James Neave. |
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Mendenhall, Delphina, 2-10-65, encloses A.E. Stanley's first passport, reports successful disposition of slaves, tells of illness of her niece, Della Nixon. |
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