Scope and Contents Jacob Wohlschläger's subscription list, flag, and one of the account ledgers from his store (which includes the account of President U.S. Grant). During the Civil War, merchant Jacob Wohlschläger of Georgetown, Missouri, organized a drive to raise money for a United States flag to fly over the village. Several residents pledged a total of $8.00 and women in the community made the 34-star flag. It is said he was prompted to take this step when Confederate General Sterling Price set up camp in...