Untitled (Military Service Record of Thomas J. Rowlett) - Thomas Rowlett

A reproduction of an 1864 military service record for Thomas J. Rowlett, detailing his enlistment in the Missouri Militia during the American Civil War.

This document is a Company Descriptive Book entry for Thomas J. Rowlett, a private in Company M of the 6th Regiment of the Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia. Dated 1 July 1864, the record provides a snapshot of the individual at the time of his enlistment in Warden, Missouri. The text details his physical characteristics, noting his age as 19, his height as 6 feet, and his occupation as a farmer. It also records his place of birth in Lawrence County, Arkansas, and describes his complexion, hair, and eye colour.

Such documents are primary sources for genealogical and historical research. They offer a glimpse into the administrative rigour of the American Civil War era, where individual soldiers were catalogued with precision. The script is typical of mid-nineteenth-century clerical handwriting, featuring the flourishes and stylistic conventions of the period. The document captures the bureaucratic nature of military service, providing specific data points that define the identity of the soldier within the larger context of the 16th Missouri Cavalry. This print is a reproduction of the original archival record, preserving the texture and character of the handwritten entries and the printed form structure. It serves as a piece of historical documentation, suitable for those interested in military history, genealogy, or the aesthetic of nineteenth-century typography and record-keeping.