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James Abercrombie Letter, 1849-10-08

 Item — Box: SC1800-1849.001, Folder: 2005.1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

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 (1 letter, 1 page)

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