Topographical notes and observations on the Alabama River / by Howell Tatum, 1814-1815.

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Topographical notes and observations on the Alabama River / by Howell Tatum, 1814-1815.

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Howell Tatum, appointed topographical engineer of the 7th military district by General Andrew Jackson, records his survey of the Alabama River, its navigability by keelboats, and the fertility of the soil which makes the area suitable for growing cotton and tobacco. He concludes his report with a description of incidents which took place at the end of the war with the Creek Indians.

105 p. ; 19 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Blount, Willie, 1768-1835

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