Letter, 1838-01-19
Scope and Contents
A letter dated 19 January 1838, from Mobile, Alabama, to Rufus Spaulding in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Lawson writes in considerable detail about business conditions and the high cost of living in Mobile. He also makes observations on the treatment of slaves in the city.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-01-19
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.025 Linear Feet (1 item, 1 piece)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository