Papers, 1838-1886.

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Smith, William N. H. (William Nathan Harrell), 1812-1889. Papers, 1838-1886.

Papers, 1838-1886.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20315171

Letters including one concerning the election of Smith to the Union Literary Society (probably of Raleigh, N.C.); letters containing comments on Richmond in 1862, on England's disposition toward the Confederacy, and on the attitude of blacks toward the war; two letters from John Pool opposing the reelection of Smith; twelve letters written to Smith while a member of the Confederate Congress dealing with routine requests such as passports, transfers, and supplies; letters concerning conditions prevailing during the Civil War; general business and legal correspondence; and memoranda and accounts. A diary, 1846-1866, contains accounts of estates for which Smith seemed to be administrator.

42 items.

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