Longstreet - Hinton Family Papers, 1844-1955 (bulk 1850-1895).

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Longstreet - Hinton Family Papers, 1844-1955 (bulk 1850-1895).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/657797973

Collection of correspondence and miscellaneous items from the Longstreet family, including Augustus Baldwin Longstreet and L.Q.C. Lamar. Of particular note are the materials related to A.B. Longstreet and two 1892 letters from L.Q.C. Lamar to his niece Linda during his tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court as well as some clippings on the statesman; Lamar was the son-in-law of Augustus Baldwin Longstreet. Also includes three letters written to Thomas N. Wendel between October 1862-March 1863 and an 1863 deed for slaves as well as an unsigned deed for six slaves from Thomas N. Wendel to his daughter, Harriet M. Longstreet. The letters from Baugh Kennedy (October 31, 1862) and J.B. Jennings (November 21, 1862) discuss business transactions. The W.C. Taylor letter (March 4, 1863) deals with various citizens of Lafayette County taking an oath of loyalty to the United States during the Federal occupation.

3 boxes (2.25 linear ft.)

University of Mississippi

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SNAC Resource ID: 7949854

University of Mississippi

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