Correspondence, 1863-1865.

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Correspondence, 1863-1865.

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This series consists of correspondence that relates to the various activities of state government. Especially important are the materials that relate to the state's involvement in the Civil War. Such issues as war time shortages and home front defense are discussed. Additional subjects included are the impressment of slaves to construct fortifications around Mobile, the formation of militia units and the conscription law extending th age to 55 years old. A broadside from Watts' warning Mobile that it will soon be attacked and a letter requesting that a military unit consisting of Creoles from Mobile be formed are included. There is also material relating to the state penitentiary. Correspondence makes up the bulk of the records relating to the administration of Governor Thomas Watts. There records are key in helping to understand Alabama during the last two years of the Civil War.

Originals: 1 cubic ft. (2 archives boxes).Copies: 4 microfilm reels.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Confederate States of America

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Watts, T. H. 1819-1892.

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