Monthly Archives: January 2013

Correction to Petition of Clement Wheeden (cww.00144)

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Civil War Washington User Group

Our initial version of the Petition of Clement Wheeden, 9 May 1862 omitted the transcription of a bond, which was submitted by Wheeden. In the bond, Wheeden asks that a portion of his award be paid to William F. Speaks. … Continue reading →

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148 Additional Petitions Published

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Civil War Washington User Group

Since November 2012, we have published 148 additional petitions to Civil War Washington. These petitions were filed following the April 1862 DC Emancipation Act. This batch of new documents includes a petition which features two counter claims for one slave. … Continue reading →

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