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Fowler, W. H. (William Henry), 1826-1867 Guide for Claimants of Deceased Soldiers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06158.04 Author/Creator: Fowler, W. H. (William Henry), 1826-1867 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 v. : 72 p. : Height: 19.2 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Written by Colonel Fowler as Superintendent of Army Records and Agent to Adjust the Claims of Deceased Soldiers for the State of Alabama. Printed by George P. Evans & Co. A guide for southern families to claim the bodies and personal possessions of their sons killed on the battlefield. Printed on brown Confederate "necessity" paper. Back cover lists topics found in the pamphlet, including a list of laws of Congress dealing with claims, various rules for making claims, and a discussion of logistical issues involved, etc. Stamped as deaccessioned from the University of Vermont Library.

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