William Fulton letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0547
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a typescript copy of a letter dated 12 April 1865, written by 17-year old Fulton to his sister, Mrs. Theodora Fulton Pettus in Livingston, Alabama, describing the surrender of Mobile to Union forces.
Dates
- 1865 April 12
Creator
- Fulton, William (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Biographical / Historical
William Fulton was about 17 years old when the city of Mobile, Alabama, surrendered to the Union forces in April 1865.
Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (1 item; typescript)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Typescript copy of a letter dated 12 April 1865, written by Fulton to his sister, Mrs. Theodora Fulton Pettus, describing the surrender of Mobile, Alabama, to Union forces.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. J. Edward Beck, 1948
General
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Processed by
unknown, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, 2013
Creator
- Fulton, William (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the William Fulton letter
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- February 2008
- 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