W. H. Foushee, Red River Country, Texas, to William Ritchie, 1868 August
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in slaves and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; "Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution"; possibility of another Civil War; "nomination of Seymour and Blair"; right of Blacks to vote. 4 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1868 August
Creator
- From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository