Letter
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a typescript copy of an informal letter written by C.W. Duke in Smith County, Texas, to Mr. D.W. Walkley, describing life in Texas. In the letter he tells how easy the land is to plow and hoe and that he averages about a bale of cotton for every two acres of land.
Dates
- Creation: 1870 April 20
Creator
- From the Collection: Duke, C. W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.02 Linear Feet (1 item; typescript)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository