AM20-054, December 14, 1866
Accession — Box: 2 SAFE
Form of Material
Four page letter and transcript from Sid Nesmith (1833-1877) to his mother Mrs. Geo. W. Nesmith (1799-1885) while he was serving as Special Agent of the Treasury Department in Mississippi. Of particular importance is the early written reference to the game of Base Ball. Written in ink, very legible and retains the stamped envelope.
Dates
- December 14, 1866
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research.
Extent
From the Unprocessed Collection: 3.25 Cubic Feet (total) : Box 1, 2, 5-7 SAFE
Language of Materials
From the Unprocessed Collection: English
Provenance
Given By: Purchased with Culpepper funds
Date of Receipt: August 15, 2020
- Letter. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mississippi -- History -- 19th century. Subject Source: Local sources
- Mississippi. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877). Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sports. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
Contact:
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Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
