Cowin Family Papers 1861–1921

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Cowin Family Papers 1861–1921

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Photocopies of the diary and essays written by John H. Cowin of Green County, Alabama covering events from 22 April through 13 November 1861 as well as a smaller diary for the month of January 1863. There are also photocopies of miscellaneous documents including Alabama tax statements from 1875 and 1877 and newspaper clippings.

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University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama

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