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Pickens—Bonham Govs., South Carolina
Papers, 1837-1920. ca. 400 items.
In part, photocopies.
Chiefly official correspondence, telegrams, proclamations,
petitions, reports, extracts from the journals of the executive
council, and newspaper clippings from the administrations of
Govs. Francis W. Pickens (1805-1869) and Milledge L. Bonham
(1813-1890). Provides information on military organization,
the acquisition of arms and ammunition, coastal fortifications,
Fort Sumter, authority over South Carolina, runaway slaves,
and the use of blacks in the construction of military works and
in the militia. Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard,
Judah P. Benjamin, Martin J. Crawford, Jefferson Davis, James
A. Seddon, H. P. Walker, Leroy P. Walker, and James H.
Witherspoon.
Microfilm copy (2 reels) available.
719
Pickett, John Thomas (1822-1884) Col, CSA; Diplomat
Papers, 1849-84. ca. 4,000 items.
Correspondence and letterbooks relating primarily to
Pickett's service as Confederate agent to Mexico. Includes comments
on the progress of the war, economic conditions in the
South, and Confederate morale and finance. Also includes two
letters from General Beauregard to Judah P. Benjamin, Oct. 5
and 8,1861, suggesting areas along the southern coast vulnerable
to attack; a letter from General Beauregard to Gen. Mansfield
Lovell, Oct. 9, 1861, Fairfax Courthouse, Va., outlining
the best ways to defend New Orleans, La., and recommending
people that might prove helpful to Mansfield; and a letter from
R. R. Barrow to Col. D. F. Kenner, Sept. 11, 1862, concerning
military activities near Bayou Des Almonds, La., and a plan for
infecting Federal troops in New Orleans with yellow fever.
720
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869), Pres., U.S.
Papers, 1820-69. ca. 2,300 items.
In part, photocopies.
Material for the Civil War period includes a few letters
requesting Pierce's support in obtaining military or political
office, and suggestions for peace negotiations.
Index and microfilm copy (7 reels) available.
721
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
(1814-1899) Gov., Virginia and West Virginia
Letter, 1862. 1 item.
Letter from Pierpont to Maj. Francis Darr, Feb. 5, 1862,
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