Samuel Shepard Conner Manuscript Essay, 1807-01-25
Scope and Contents
Thirty-four pages of a manuscript essay dated January 25, 1807, attributed to Samuel Shepard Conner. There is a note in a later hand on the first page that states “Leaves found in an old blank book belonging to Samuel S. Conner dated January 26th, 1807.” The two-part essay discusses United States political affairs especially concerned with the military and conflict with France and other European Nations. The author discusses potential revolts of enslaved people in the southern United States and Carribean Islands that the French could instigate. The essay is signed “Horatius”.
Dates
- Creation: 1807-01-25
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Extent
From the Collection: .04 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository