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Elizabeth Hughes Claim for Damages, 1868 (Ms2009-048)

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Title

Elizabeth Hughes Claim for Damages, 1868 (Ms2009-048)

Subject

Civil War
Women

Description

Elizabeth Hughes claim for damages done to her home by unidentified Confederate forces in 1862. The claim is dated 1868, and details the loss of property stolen and destroyed by fire.

Date

1868-05-20

Is Referenced By

For more information on this item, see "Claiming What’s Hers: Repayment under Reconstruction" on the "In Special Collections @Virginia Tech" blog.

Identifier

Ms2009-048

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Elizabeth Hughes Claim for Damages, 1868, Ms2009-048 - Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.