James Neal Swanzy[?], Triune, Tenn., to Thomas Ri[t]chie, 1850 August 20
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a "grand scheme to invade, subdue & plunder the South"; belief that "the South, in a civil war, can whip the North"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as "demigogues"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; "coalition, between Clay & the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy". 3 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1850 August 20
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