John Ker and family papers, 1803-1862.

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John Ker and family papers, 1803-1862.

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Letters from Stephen Duncan, Sr., of Natchez and Philadelphia, to Dr. John Ker discuss politics, cotton market, education, purchase of property, and the deaths of Duncan's son and brother. Letters from William H. Ker, Adams County Cavalry Troop A, in Confederate camps near Richmond, Virginia, to his mother and sister reflect the patriotic fervor of a young soldier, give details about camp life and troop movements, and discuss family matters and people from Natchez. The miscellaneous items include an incomplete letter by "aunt Maria," a list of slaves (1861-1862) on Dunbarton Plantation in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, a photocopy of David Ker's appointment (1803) to a judgeship in Mississippi, and a photograph of John Ker's tombstone. The diary (1850-1851) of 12-year-old Mary Susan Ker, written at Good Hope Plantation, provides details about family life after the death of her father. She also names places and various Natchez families in her diary. The Ker family spent summers in Natchez.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Ker, William H.

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Ker, John, 1789-1850

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Ker, Mary Susan, 1838-1923

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Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

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