David O. Dodd postcard [graphic]. 1911.

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David O. Dodd postcard [graphic]. 1911.

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Postcard of photograph and tombstone of David O. Dodd. Tombstone reads "Here lies the remains of David O. Dodd, born in Lavaca Co., Texas, Nov. 10th, 1846. Died Jan. 8th, 1864." Description on postcard reads "David O. Dodd was captured west of Little Rock with information in his possession that was valuable to the Confederates. He was tried and sentenced to death January 8, 1864, by Gen. Steele. He was offered his life if he would tell who gave him the information but he refused. Confederate Reunion, Little Rock, Ark., May 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1911. Jungkind P.S. Co., Copyright, 1911."

1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm. (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

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United Confederate Veterans Reunion (1911 : Little Rock, Ark.)

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Arkansas History Commission

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...

Dodd, David Owen, 1846-1864

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David Owen Dodd was born at Victoria, Lavaca County, Tex., on 10 Nov. 1846. In 1858 the family moved to Benton, Ark. In 1861 or 1862 the family moved to Little Rock where David began attending St. John's College. Shortly afterward he dropped out because of illness and became employed in the telegraph office at Little Rock, then later at Monroe, La. In 1863 David joined his father who was sutler to the Third Arkansas Regiment (dismounted rifles) in Granada, Miss. After Federal occupation of Littl...