Benjamin T. DuVal family papers, 1816-1957.

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Benjamin T. DuVal family papers, 1816-1957.

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The papers consist of letters, a diary, speeches, essays, photographs, and other materials pertaining to the DuVal family. The letters include three folders of military correspondence primarily dealing with the career of Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, probably collected by his aide, Francis N. Page. These letters pertain to military activities during the First Seminole War, the Texas revolution of 1836, and the operation of posts at Fort Gibson and Fort Smith during the 1830s and 1840s. Correspondents include Andrew Jackson, Thomas S. Jesup, and Edmund P. Gaines. An additional seven folders of letters document Benjamin DuVal's courtship with Ellen Field in the 1840s, Confederate Army service, and postwar legal and political career. Among these letters are those written by William DuVal, James F. Fagan, William Cabell, Augustus Garland, Elias C. Boudinot, and Thaddeus H. Caraway. The bulk of the twentieth century letters pertain to Marie DuVal Johnston, Bejamin's daughter. The diary in the collection was kept by Catherine DuVal Rector from 1850-1853. Essays and speeches include those written by Benjamin DuVal and William Cabell. Photographs are of the DuVal family and friends, along with two early views of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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