William C. Allen letters, 1859-1862.

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William C. Allen letters, 1859-1862.

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This collection consists of two letters written by William C. Allen. One is addressed to Allen's cousins and friends and the other to his cousin, America. The first letter, written from Adairsville in Cass County, Georgia, gives news of family, friends, and the weather. The second letter, written from Savannah, Georgia, gives similar information and also refers to "Yankee vessels...in sight of the city" and an expected attack. He mentioned that Cass County was renamed Bartow County in honor of Francis S. Bartow.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7538290

Georgia Historical Society

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Allen, William C., approximately 1797-

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Resident of Alfred, Me.; judge of probate in York County, Me., from 1847 to 1854. From the description of William C. Allen autograph letter signed to John P. Bennett, 1847 Jan. 18. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 191212209 William C. Allen was a resident of Prattville, Ala. From the description of Papers, 1847-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122381508 ...