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Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1863 January 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Call Number: MS 3929

Scope and Contents

Lengthy news of Major General Benjamin Butler's visit to Lowell, Massachusetts and reaction to his speech there, including brief discussion of slavery. He provides news of Charles Nichol's family, among other acquaintances, and offers contacts Wellington might call upon while in New Orleans. Includes a tally of the vote that reelected Charles Sumner to the Senate. 4 s. (10 p.) With transcription.

Dates

  • 1863 January 12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 106 Items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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