William Wright Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2058
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter dated December 20, 1849, written by William Wright to Vincent Gravett. In the letter he discusses legislative matters and describes the burning of the capitol building earlier in the month. Even though he says they were not able to get all of the books, papers, etc. out before the roof fell in, “All the important documents was saved. It has produced great confusion here.” He notes that there were some members who wanted to move the capital to Mobile while others wanted to go back to Tuscaloosa, “but when the vote was taken there was a large majority to remain here.”
Dates
- 1849-12-20
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Biographical / Historical
William Wright was a member of the Alabama legislature in 1849 and was a member of the Committee of Ways and Means. He was present in the capitol building when it burned on December 14, 1849.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter, 2 pages)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A letter dated December 20, 1849, written by William Wright to Vincent Gravett. In the letter he discusses legislative matters and describes the burning of the capitol building earlier in the month.
Processing Information
Processed by Martha Bace, 2008
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository