Letter from John Bragg in Montgomery, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.

Letter from John Bragg in Montgomery, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.

Bragg wrote this letter while representing Mobile County at the Alabama constitutional convention of 1861 (also known as the Secession Convention). In the letter Bragg discusses events at the assembly, including McRae's election as a delegate to the upcoming convention of all slaveholding state...

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Letter from John Bragg in Montgomery, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
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Bragg, John, 1806-1878; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; Yancey, William Lowndes, 1814-1863; Alabama. Constitution (1861); Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Cotton trade--Alabama; Secession--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States Postal Service
description Bragg wrote this letter while representing Mobile County at the Alabama constitutional convention of 1861 (also known as the Secession Convention). In the letter Bragg discusses events at the assembly, including McRae's election as a delegate to the upcoming convention of all slaveholding states; he also mentions William Lowndes Yancey's disappointment at not being chosen to attend the meeting, which will be held in Montgomery. Bragg expresses frustration with citizens who do not understand the impact secession will have on business and daily affairs: "These people can't understand that Ala. is out of the Union. They propose simply a virtual repeal of the Ordinance of Secession, when they ask for clearance & registers & enrollments to be issued...in the name of the U.S. Now Ala. is either in the Union or she is not. If she is in we are engaged here in a mere farce." He further comments on the continuation of the current postal service; the collection of customs at the state's ports; and the possibility of blockades in the gulf.
spelling Q0000014854 - Q0000014857Q14854 - Q14857Letter from John Bragg in Montgomery, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.Bragg wrote this letter while representing Mobile County at the Alabama constitutional convention of 1861 (also known as the Secession Convention). In the letter Bragg discusses events at the assembly, including McRae's election as a delegate to the upcoming convention of all slaveholding states; he also mentions William Lowndes Yancey's disappointment at not being chosen to attend the meeting, which will be held in Montgomery. Bragg expresses frustration with citizens who do not understand the impact secession will have on business and daily affairs: "These people can't understand that Ala. is out of the Union. They propose simply a virtual repeal of the Ordinance of Secession, when they ask for clearance & registers & enrollments to be issued...in the name of the U.S. Now Ala. is either in the Union or she is not. If she is in we are engaged here in a mere farce." He further comments on the continuation of the current postal service; the collection of customs at the state's ports; and the possibility of blockades in the gulf.1861 January 211861-01-211860-1869Bragg, John, 1806-1878; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; Yancey, William Lowndes, 1814-1863; Alabama. Constitution (1861); Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Cotton trade--Alabama; Secession--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States Postal ServiceTextCorrespondenceMcRae, Colin J.Colin J. McRae papersLPR264, Box 1v33886Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2570
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