Ross, Emmett Lloyd, 1838-1891; Ross family; Marriage; Clinton (La.); Teachers; Bayou Sara (La.); Civil war; United States
Letter, James Ross in Clinton, Louisiana, to his son, Emmett Ross. He encourages his son to rest so that his leg injury will heal faster. He gives his consent for Emmett to marry Mollie (Mary Collins), even though he hasn't met his future...
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.
L. M. Nance writes regarding his recent expulsion from the college but says he has been invited to attend many other colleges that have SAE chapters. January 2, 1893.
A series of letters from N. B. Cranford to Stone. On Spetember 9, 1899, Crandford asks that his son, David, be excused from some physical activity due to his recent heat related illness.On October 16 and 18, 1899, he writes to Stone requesting to...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
Alabama Sturgeon. Endangered Species Act. 104th Congress. Persian Gulf Syndrome.
1- The Secretary of the Interior recently withdrew a proposal to put the Alabama Sturgeon on the Endangered Species List. That was the right decision, but many people have criticized the Endangered Species Act, saying it has gone too far in recent...
Willie and Herbert A. Robertson family farm; multiple views. Farm located southeast of Sallis, MS. Mr. Owens of Attala Mills of Koscuisko assisted with selection of farm family.
Balanced Budget Amendment. Voluntary School Prayer. Lott, Trent.
1- Congressman, the Balanced Budget Amendment once again failed to pass the Senate, is there a chance this amendment will be brought up again next year?; 2- As you know, a recent court ruling said that a Mississippi school could not hold devotional...
Bankruptcy Law Reform. Welfare Reform. McNair, Steve. Alcorn State University. Heisman Trophy.
1- One of the positive things Congress did in the final days of this recent session was pass legislation to reform the nation’s bankruptcy laws. You worked hard to get this legislation approved. Why was it important?; 2- One of the issues that...
Boorda, Jeremy. Meridian Naval Air Station. Bosnia. Armed Services Committee. Defense Spending.
1-This coming week, you will bring the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Boorda, to Meridian Naval Air Station. What are the details on the Admiral’s visit?; 2- There is a real possibility that U.S. troops could be put on the ground in...
1- Congressman, I have heard rumors that the troops may be kept in Bosnia indefinitely. Do you have any news?; 2- Speaking of recent news, it was announced that the deficit for the fiscal year 1996 was the smallest since 1981. Does this mean...
