General Orders No 14 War Department -Permanency of Fort Scott, Kansas SOLD

Fort Scott, Kansas was an important base for supplying operations in Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory during the Civil War.

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General Orders No 14 War Department -Permanency of Fort Scott, Kansas.

War Department order dated January 10, 1863, re-establishing the military post in Kansas known as Fort Scott, announced as a permanent post, by order of Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas.

Fort Scott, Kansas was one of the few forts in operation in that state, which was used as a recruiting and training center, as well as a supple base for operations in Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory (later Oklahoma).

Fine condition, with one small stain at bottom.

 

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Weight .5 lbs