James Abercrombie Letter, 1849-10-08
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter of recommendation written on March 8, 1849 by James Abercrombie, then serving as Senator in the Alabama Senate, to the Honorable William B Preston, Secretary of the Navy under President Zachary Taylor, putting forward James Caswell as an applicant for the position of agent in Alabama to protect the public timber.
Dates
- Creation: 1849-10-08
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.02 Linear Feet (1 letter, 1 page)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository