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Papers, 1774-1927.

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Numerous letters written while he was traveling to preach on the circuit give news about the towns and people where he travels. 1843-1845, James received many letters regarding issues such as taxes, the "interest bill", the Illinois canal amd internal improvements. Two letters from family in Mississippi discussing politics, Know Nothings, Democrats, slavery and abolitionists. There are two letters from Lt. Leander Woolard, a Confederate, describing the mission to sink the boats "in the channel opposite Fort Pickering" by order of Gen. Bragg. Also letters from him after taken prisoner, written from Johnston's Island, Ohio. War letters from James to family. In one he writes six pages on visiting his old family home in Tennessee and his brother whom he has not seen in many years. In another he recounts his conversations, thoughts and feelings regarding ex-slaves with whom he has been conversing. His diaries written intermittently between 1836 and 1864 give a clearer picture of his life and his family. A 1909 letter from Francis gives anecdotes and memories of the political climate and violence in southern Illinois prior to and during the Civil War. Several relating to John A. Logan. He also recieved letters from both Gov. Yates, Sen. John A. Logan, Charles Deneen and Governor Beveridge. Material on his patent and diagrams of the poultry coop. There are also deeds, documents of appointments, orders, special orders, receipts, newspaper clippings, a History of Mulberry Grove Methodist Church and obituaries.

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