Southall Affidavit, 1884
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and typed affidavit of T. W. Southall about the behavior of Senator W.J. Christian during a meeting of the new Democratic Board for the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in April 1884 and his later behavior around Williamsburg. The affidavit states that he was drunk, propositioning a woman, urinating in public and using obscene language.
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Creator
- From the Collection: Peachy family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.16 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository