Scope and Content Note The first of half the collection contains the older genealogical records and papers of the Maxfield, Allen Family of Batesville (Independence County). There is correspondence from both branches of the Maxfield, Allen families. (A genealogical family tree can be found in Box 1, Folder 1.) The box contains letters from predominantly Grace Hawley (...

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Typewritten letter, signed, June 4, 1909, from Oldfield to Hon. Geo. W. Reed, H[e]ber, Ark. Response to request for restoration of "the status of those persons serving in the 4th Arkansas Mounted Infantry Volunteers," expressing doubt that the measure will be considered in the current session of Congress.