J. A. Turner, Eatonton, Geo[rgia], to [Thomas Ritchie & Burke], Washington, 1849 November 21
Scope and Contents
Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 November 21
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