John Christian Keener papers, 1864-1865.

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John Christian Keener papers, 1864-1865.

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The collection consists of papers relating to Bishop John Christian Kenner from 1864-1865. The collection concerns the return of New Orleans property confiscated by the Union armies to the Methodist Church, South, including demands for reparations. The collection contains general and special orders issued from the Louisiana division of the Department of War and correspondence to Bishop Keener from J.B. Walker, pastor of one of the confiscated churches, and J. Lovell, assistant adjutant general of the Department of Louisiana. The collection also contains several references to African American congregations and includes a comprehensive report on churches in New Orleans.

.25 linear ft.

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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