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...
Knox, James, 1786-1864; Pickens County (Ala.); Presbyterians; Agriculture; Slavery; African-Americans; Somerville, James, 1827-1868; Oak Grove Presbyterian Church (Franconia, Ala.); Sons of Temperance of North America; Cotton; Presbyterian Church...
Diary kept from March 1848 to February 1851 by James Knox (1786-1864), a planter and Presbyterian church elder in Pickens County, Alabama. The diary records planting, harvesting, and other agricultural work, as well as Presbytery meetings and...
S. D. Lee writes to J. H. Connell saying that his endorsement for the letter is unsatisfactory as well as mentioning that he has sent an incorrect report regarding a charge. January 5, 1892.
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...
W. M. McCutheon writes to Lee stating that he has studied more in geometry than anyone else in the freshman class and hopes that this will help Lee understand his low grade in geometry. His teacher responded by saying that he thinks that is a poor...
S. D. Lee writes to Hutchinson informing him that he has misplaced a letter he had sent him and asks him when he will be returning to the college. May 12, 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.
John W. Andrews and G. A. Andrews request that their son, J. J., be sent home to help with the family business as John is in poor health. They would also like his tuition refunded but hope that he will return to the College after Christmas....
