M. Wilson, New Albany, Miss., to same., 1856
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
A small quantity of letters written to Judge Hugh R. Miller of Pontotoc, Mississippi, on a variety of topics, mostly about matters of real estate or probate. Notable pieces include two very long letters from a widow named Eliza Merritt detailing the harassment of herself, her family and her enslaved persons by a man named Green Merritt (possibly one of her in-laws) and his enslaved persons.
Dates
- Other: 1856
Access Restrictions
Open to all researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.33 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, Hugh R. (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts Repository
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