Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
Tensas Parish (La.)--History.; Natchez (Miss.)--History.; Waterproof (La.)--History.; Saint Joseph (La.)--History.; Plantation life--Louisiana--History--19th century.; Slavery--United States--History--19th century.; Levees--Louisiana.;...
Diary kept by plantation owner Zenas Preston from 1850-1853. Preston's plantation, Leftwich, was situated on Lake St. Peter in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, and Preston describes frequent trips to Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Natchez via the...
Darden, John P.; Laughman, Samuel.; Maunsel White & Co. (Firm: Jefferson County, Miss.); Darden, David M.; Slaves--Mississippi--Jefferson County--Bills of sale.
Bill of sale from Jefferson County sheriff Sam Laughman to John P. Darden for 3 slaves sold at legal auction: Henry, Sarah, and Caroline.
B. M. Walker and committee suggest that the college adopt the plan for the junior and senior classes. They also suggest that the recitation period be shortened to 55 minutes and that chapel exercises be put at the close of the second hour. November...
J. H. Connell writes to Lee first admitting that the contents noted in his report were incorrect. He goes on to explain why by saying that the cattle and mules have been getting out because of gates that were left open and that the butter has not...
In a series of letters, beginning with the discussion of extensive student labor being charged to the college and mistakes made in that report then leading into other letters sent by Lee and King regarding Connell and unapproved purchases he has...
R. C. King writes to Lee about the shortage of funds for the mechanical account. He says the reason for this is because the lights in the electric plant were run all night from November to December. January 19, 1899.
A series of letters regarding the recommendation and hiring of a man to do repair work for the college. November 26, 1895, November 20, 1895, November 18, 1895, November 22, 1895, November 16, 1895, November 14, 1895.
L. M. Nance writes to his professor to ask advice on what he should do because of a confusing letter he sent to Lee in which he insinuated that Mr. Brown had written. November 17, 1892.
