William H. Foote letters to W.A. Carter and related papers, 1834-1884 (bulk 1834-1846)

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William H. Foote letters to W.A. Carter and related papers, 1834-1884 (bulk 1834-1846)

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Contains 77 letters written at Haywood, Virginia, June 12, 1834-June 12, 1846, to Foote's nephew William A. Carter. Three letters by his widow, M.M. Foote, 1847-1848, and letters by Henry W. Davis and John Johnson (n.d. and 1884), relate to the probate of his estate. The whole reflects a highly individual personality during a turbulent era in the history of the Republic.

1 box (82 items) and 1 oversize folder.

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Johnson, John, fl. 1884.

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Carter, William A. (William Alexander), 1818-1881

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William A. Carter (1818-1881) was born in Virginia, and moved to Fort Bridger in 1857 to become the storekeeper. He was a businessman and a probate judge while doing other various jobs. From the description of William A. Carter papers, 1863-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365128365 Born in Prince William County, Va.; enlisted in the army on 1 July 1836 at the age of 18 at Warrenton, Va.; enlisted in the Second Seminole Indian War and assigned to Company A, 2nd US Dragoo...

Davis, Henry W.

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Foote, William H., 1778-1846.

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