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Letters, 1865 - 1871

 File — Box: 1114, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Letters from Tuscaloosa to Samuel's cousin Edmond W. Samuel at Bagdad, Shelby Co., Kentucky; Fort Henry, Randolph Co., Missouri; Centersville, Missouri; and Salesbury, Chariton Co., Missouri. These are chatty letters with news, social and otherwise, of Tuscaloosa, the aftermath of the Civil War, and much else. Includes an account of the loss of the steamboat Montgomery, on which Samuel was a passenger, on the Black Warrior River.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865 - 1871

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.02 Linear Feet (15 items, 28 leaves)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513