viblbv01803Bowers, Catherine, Confederate Claim CertificateA Guide to Catherine Bowers Confederate Claim Certificate, 1865 Ms.2015.039A Collection in Special CollectionsRyan MairSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:44:41 -0400.English Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Catherine Bowers Confederate Claim Certificate, Confederate States of America. Department of the Treasury Ms.2015.039 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder March 25, 1865 This collection includes a claim certificate issued by the Confederate States of America Treasury Department to Catherine Bowers of Staunton, Virginia, awarding her the back pay due to her husband who was killed while serving in the Confederate Army. English . Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Catherine Bowers Confederate Claim Certificate, Ms2015-039, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Acquisition Information

The Catherine Bowers Confederate Claim Certificate was purchased by Special Collection in 2014.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Catherine Bowers Confederate Claim Certificate was completed in July 2015.

 Scope and Content

The collection consists of a Confederate States of America Treasury Department claim. The claim, dated March 14, 1865, pertains to a monetary claim by Catherine Bowers, widow of Private James Bowers. The claim states that James Bowers was killed will serving in Captain Lee's Co. B of the 4th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. The claim states that Private Bower's widow, Catherine, is due his sum of one hundred and eighteen dollars in back pay.

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 Confederate States of America United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Civil War Bowers, Catherine Certificate, March 25, 18651