In 1909-10 Col. Webb C. Hayes of Fremont corresponded with the Shortt family in England. Three of James S. Shortt's children were then deceased, the son (unmarried) and two daughters. The daughter then living there was the widow of Col. Robert Armstrong. She owned an oil painting of her grandfather Lt. Col. Wm. C. Shortt, painted when he was in the 24th Regiment. By her kindness a photo of it, reproduced above, was sent to Col. Hayes. (The name is correctly spelled Shortt.)
If Webb Hayes were alive today he'd be a "Stamp Guy."
If Webb Hayes were alive today he'd be a "Stamp Guy."
Fine detective work there Mike. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteMike: I agree with your analysis of Webb Hayes, and I also agree that you are a terrific researacher. Thanks for digging up all the great items regarding Fort Stephenson.
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