| Physical medium | Paper handwritten printed typed. |
| Organization of material | Organized by type: 1) correspondence, 2) account; chronological within type. |
| Subject |
Collection consists of correspondence and copies of the first page of an account detailing damages done to Jacob Gooding's store by Union Army soldiers. Correspondence consists of two letters (1871) concerning the possibility of Gooding collecting claims against the federal government for damage done by Union troops during the Civil War. Edward Stanly recommends a company to represent the claimant and quotes General Burnside concerning the incident. In the second letter, a firm in Maryland advises that while the government had not recognized Southern claims, there were prospects that favorable legislation would be forthcoming. It is suggested that Gooding proceed with preparations for entering his claim in expectation of Congressional action. |
| Cite as |
Jacob Gooding papers, #3, East Carolina Manuscript Collection, East Carolina University. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- 3 items Miss Sally Whitehurst; New Bern, N.C.; loaned for copying; Sept. 19, 1967. |
| Biographical note | Jacob Gooding was a merchant in New Bern, N.C., during the Civil War period. |
