Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.

Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.

In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and public concern about the safety of Mobile f...

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Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
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Hempstead, Catherine McRae; McRae, James; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; African Americans--Alabama; Impressment--Alabama; Industrialization--Alabama; Iron industry and trade--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; Mobile (Ala.); Mobile County (Ala.); Selma (Ala.); Dallas County (Ala.)
description In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and public concern about the safety of Mobile from Union forces. She also discusses Colin McRae's work with the foundry at Selma: "He has had so much trouble in getting propper [sic] workmen and has had such trouble with those he has gotten. While he was absent this last time, a number of the men struck for higher wages. They were getting $3.50 per day but refused to work any more unless the [sic] were paid $5.00 per day. He was obliged to have them, and had to submit to their demand."
spelling Q0000015455 - Q0000015458Q15455 - Q15458Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and public concern about the safety of Mobile from Union forces. She also discusses Colin McRae's work with the foundry at Selma: "He has had so much trouble in getting propper [sic] workmen and has had such trouble with those he has gotten. While he was absent this last time, a number of the men struck for higher wages. They were getting $3.50 per day but refused to work any more unless the [sic] were paid $5.00 per day. He was obliged to have them, and had to submit to their demand."1862 February 241862-02-241860-1869Hempstead, Catherine McRae; McRae, James; McRae, Colin J., 1812-1877; African Americans--Alabama; Impressment--Alabama; Industrialization--Alabama; Iron industry and trade--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; Mobile (Ala.); Mobile County (Ala.); Selma (Ala.); Dallas County (Ala.)TextCorrespondenceMcRae, 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/2619
title Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
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