Henry J. Wilson papers, 1779-1885 (bulk 1836-1847).

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Henry J. Wilson papers, 1779-1885 (bulk 1836-1847).

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Official military records and personal financial papers of Henry Wilson consist of petitions, contracts, military orders, correspondence, minutes of a Mobile, Ala., town meeting, maps, and plats. Papers pertain to the removal of Native Americans from Florida, the Second Seminole War, Mexican War, court martials, and the transfer and sale of land in Louisiana and Arkansas. Early correspondence, legal documents, and business record books relate to early commerce and trade of Panton, Leslie and Co. in Florida and Mobile, Ala. Papers also contain correspondence discussing slaves illegally seized at Amelia Island and the sale of one of Wilson's female slaves.

335 items.16 v. (10 mss. v., 6 pr. v.)

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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