Letter
File — Box: SC1850-1899.001, Folder: 0648.01
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of one letter written by Thomas Haughey of Alabama, dated 28 December 1868 and written from Washington, DC, to Ben Perley Poone providing a short biographical sketch. In the letter he states "Having taken a prominent part against secession, and having thus made myself exceedingly obnoxious to the leaders of that movement, I was compelled to abandon my home and family and take refuge within the Union lines during the war."
Dates
- Creation: 1868 December 28
Creator
- From the Collection: Haughey, Thomas (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 0.05 Linear Feet (1 letter, 2 pages)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository