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John M. Neel letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1038
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Scope and Contents note

The collection contains a printed transcript of a letter from Neel to the U.S. Secretary of War, describing a battle with Creek Indians near the Black Warrior River.

Dates

  • Creation: 1818 September 22

Creator

Biographical/Historical note

Neel served briefly in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. He was commissioned 2nd lieutenant, 43rd infantry regiment, on 4 August 1813 and honorably discharged 15 June 1815.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 item, 1 piece; printed)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A printed transcript of a letter from Neel to the U.S. Secretary of War, describing a battle with Creek Indians near the Black Warrior River.

Provenance

unknown

General

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Title
Guide to the John M. Neel letter
Status
Completed
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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