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Letter, 1862

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains a letter written by Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens to James M. Calhoun, mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. The letter discusses Calhoun's recent appointment to civil governor of Atlanta by General Braxton Bragg. Stephens writes that the prohibition of the sale of alcohol to soldiers is unconstitutional according to the Confederate Constitution and the Rules and Articles of the Confederacy. He also states that Calhoun’s new position as civil governor of Atlanta is unprecedented and contrary to the laws of the Confederate government.

Dates

  • 1862

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 item(s)

Language

From the Collection: English