Letter
File — Box: WSC001, Folder: W 0131.01
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This three-page, undated letter, written by Senator John Tyler Morgan to Alabama governor Joseph F. Johnston, discusses the political appointment of Major Barnard Goldsmith West to the staff of General Wheeler. Morgan commends West for his service "in times of civil strife in Alabama," and describes the process of transferring Major West from the Alabama state troop division stationed in Birmingham to General Wheeler's staff.
Although little information is available about West, it is possible that he served on General Joseph Wheeler's staff during the Spanish-American War and that this letter references his appointment to the staff. In a report from Santiago on July 7, 1898, General Wheeler commended members of his staff, writing that "Major West, my quartermaster, deserves special commendation for his energy and good conduct during the campaign."
Source: W. C. Dodson, Campaigns of Wheeler and his Calvary (Atlanta: Hudgins Publishing Company, 1899), 23.
Although little information is available about West, it is possible that he served on General Joseph Wheeler's staff during the Spanish-American War and that this letter references his appointment to the staff. In a report from Santiago on July 7, 1898, General Wheeler commended members of his staff, writing that "Major West, my quartermaster, deserves special commendation for his energy and good conduct during the campaign."
Source: W. C. Dodson, Campaigns of Wheeler and his Calvary (Atlanta: Hudgins Publishing Company, 1899), 23.
Dates
- 1896 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 0.05 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Morgan, John Tyler (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository