Papers, 1859-1889.

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Papers, 1859-1889.

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Primarily letters concerning events preceding and just after the South's secession, in preparation for the coming war. Includes raising, training, and arming the state militia. Also, letters in 1865 concerning the defeat of the Federal forces at Cedar Keys, Fla., and proposing the use of slaves as soldiers. Other letters deal with war-related topics, including conscription, Confederate finances, accusations of horse-stealing against Wheeler's cavalry and Wheeler's response, and politics.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6963869

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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