Randall, A. F., Papers, 1867-1868

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Randall, A. F., Papers, 1867-1868

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This collection consists of correspondence that documents A. F. Randall's investigation into the smuggling activities of merchants in Brownsville, Texas.

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McCulloch, Hugh, 1808-1895

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Banker. Served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. From the description of Letter, 1885 August 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379137 Epithet: Secretary to the USA Treasury British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000220.0x000128 American Banker and Statesman. From the description of Letter signed : Treasury Department, to E. Cooper, Acting Private Secretary, 1866 Apr. 25. (Unknown)....

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Randall, A. F.

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During the Civil War, the citizens of Brownsville, Texas, relied upon the smuggling trade to import goods into the region. Since most of the southern ports had been closed due to the blockade, many goods came though Matamoras, Mexico. After the Battle of Palmito Ranch on May 13, 1865, Brownsville was occupied by the Union army, and much of the smuggling halted. In 1867, Hugh McCulloch, U.S. Secretary of Treasury, suspected that some merchants were still smuggling merchan...

Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn), 1822-1907

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American clergyman and editor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (8) : West Springfield, Mass. and New York, to Messrs. Harper and Mr. Phayre, 1851 Jan. 26-1892 Jun. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270533636 Epithet: Reverend; American author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001088.0x0001b4 American clergyman and travel writer. From the description of Autograph ...