John Hunt Morgan broadside,
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- John Hunt Morgan broadside,
- Date
- 1862 September 22
- Creator
- Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864
- Extent
- 0.01 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Guerrillas.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Underground movements.
- Preferred Citation
- 2011MS015 : [identification of item], John Hunt Morgan broadside, 1862 September 22, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- John Hunt Morgan (1825-1864) was a Confederate general and cavalry officer during the American Civil War. Born in Alabama, Morgan spent the majority of his life in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Scope and Content
- Broadside issued by John Hunt Morgan addressed to the people of Estelle [sic] and adjoining counties, announces that arms should be turned over and that those failing to do so will be considered enemies of the government. References "Bushwack-ers."
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
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