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West Florida Seminary Cadet Uniform

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Worn by cadets from the school at the time of the Battle of Natural Bridge and throughout the Civil War.

ROTC Flag

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A flag from the Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Seat of War Map

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View of North Florida from Tallahassee to Jacksonville.

Recovered Cannonball

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A 12-lb solid shot cannonball was a typical source of ammunition of the time.Would have been shot from a Napoleon Cannon. Found at sight of Natural Bridge.

Recovered Rifle Pieces

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The rifle as a whole was used during the Battle of Natural Bridge. The rifles pieces exhibited were recovered from the long arm.

Minute Book of Florida Institute: 1856 -1905

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As per S.C decription "Minutes Book, 1856-1905, containing minutes of meeting held at the Florida Institute, the Seminary West of the Suwanee River, and Florida State College. 1 item, boxed and shelved in the Special Collections Vault."

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Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park Monument

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Six images taken at Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
Monument erected in 1921
Commemorative Plaque installed May 9, 1919
Tablet placed on March 6, 1865
Memorial for Confederate and Union Soldiers Dedicated on March 5, 2000


Letter from Prince Achille Murat to Governor Richard K. Call - January 28, 1838

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Letter from Prince Achille Murat to Governor Richard K. Call regarding military operations of two companies of troops against the Indians

Letter from Richard K. Call to Medicus A. Long - November 24, 1847

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Reporting on the account of Mr. Thomas Kirkman

Letter from Richard K. Call to the Committee at St. Joseph - June 1838

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Letter, June 1838, Richard K. Call, to the Committee at St. Joseph acknowledging receipt of an invitation to a public dinner and declining, citing the need to return to the capital after an absence of several days