Walthall, W. J., 07/06/1883-07/06/1883

File — Box: 6, Folder: 11

Identifier: 79613

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

07/06/1883-07/06/1883

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 7/6/1883 from W. J. Walthall to John Gilmary Shea, in regard to an article by Shea entitled "Creeks" in the "American Cylopaedia." References to Alabama Indians, Charles W. Greene, Robert Ellis Thompson, and the Creek Confederacy. Walthall claims the Alabama Indians had long been extinct as a separate tribe. Sent from Biloxi, Mississippi.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM WALTHALL, W. J. (1883): Autographed Letter

WALTHALL, W. J. - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1883): Autographed Letter

CREEK INDIANS - REFERENCE (1883): Autographed Letter

ALABAMA INDIANS - REFERENCE (1883): Autographed Letter

CREEK CONFEDERACY - REFERENCE (1883): Autographed Letter

GREENE, CHARLES W. - REFERENCE (1883): Autographed Letter

THOMPSON, ROBERT ELLIS - REFERENCE (1883): Autographed Letter