Letter
Content Description
Four page letter addressed to his son, Jim. In it, Rodgers recounts a raid staged by about 100 of the "darkies" in Petersburg, Virginia that was foiled by the police. He also comments that there are plenty of white voters in town who should be able to make the "colored rule gone forever." Other contents of his letter are of a personal nature. The last page of the letter is a note from his sister, Maud Mary Rodgers. She reports that their dog, Carlo, is alive and stashed at Mr. Walkers so the dog-catcher cannot find him. She also comments on school and personal activities.
Dates
- Creation: 1876 May 31
Creator
- From the Collection: Rodgers, James (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository