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Correspondence, outgoing, 1850-1862

 File — Box: W0079.01, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains correspondence, speeches, and essays written by and to Richard Holmes Powell of Union Springs, Alabama. Some letters were written from Chunnenuggee, Alabama. With only a few exceptions, the letters were written before the Civil War and deal primarily with news of family and friends. The essays and speeches are on many subjects, including the death of Andrew Jackson, small colleges, the influence of steam over civilization, and the management of slaves.

Dates

  • Creation: 1833 - 1905

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet

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