Letter from O. A. Luckett, Canton, Mississippi, to George H. Thompson, Alabama, June 29, 1865
Written just months after the war ended, Mr. O. A. Luckett writes to inquire about his property in Alabama. He wants to know if his Negroes have gone over to the side of the Yankees and speaks of the attitude of the slaves that he brought to Mississippi with him. He inquires about the safety of hi...
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| Summary: | Written just months after the war ended, Mr. O. A. Luckett writes to inquire about his property in Alabama. He wants to know if his Negroes have gone over to the side of the Yankees and speaks of the attitude of the slaves that he brought to Mississippi with him. He inquires about the safety of his mules, carriage, and wagon and states that they are more valuable than the Negroes. He predicts that Southern states will be doomed when they legalize the convention. The letter closes stating that death would be a relief if it were not for his children.The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries. |
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