William Pitt Ballinger diary

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0104

Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of a diary covering the 1865 negotiations with General E. R.S. Canby and others over the cessation of hostilities between the U.S. and the state of Texas, legal cases, travels on legal business, and personal and family affairs.

Dates

1864-1868

Creator

Ballinger, William Pitt (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical/Historical note

Attorney of Houston, Texas. One of two Texas commissioners sent to negotiate a cessation of hostilities between U.S. troops and the state of Texas in May 1865.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (photocopies of typescript)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Diary covering the 1865 negotiations with General E. R.S. Canby and others over the cessation of hostilities between the U.S. and the state of Texas, other legal cases legal and business, as well as personal and family affairs.

Provenance

Gift of Kenneth J. Mullenix, Jr., 1976?

General

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