Author : Joseph Emory Davis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (2 download)
Book Synopsis Joseph E. Davis Collection by : Joseph Emory Davis
Download or read book Joseph E. Davis Collection written by Joseph Emory Davis and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes material pertaining to Benjamin Montgomery, former slave and overseer of Hurricane and Briarfield, Joseph E. Davis's plantations, near Vicksburg, Miss. The majority of the letters describe Montgomery's efforts to keep land and people together and working as near normally as possible. His letters to Davis detail his attempts to work with the occupying forces and later with the Reconstruction government. In addition, he describes the physical condition of the lands and the crops and weather. Also included in this box are the records concerning the problems encountered by both Davis and Montgomery in dealing with the Freedmen's Bureau. In addition, the collection contains materials pertaining to Joseph E. Davis's attempts to regain his lands and make clear his financial obligations (including tax records for the war years on Briarfield and Hurricane and papers relating to various legal suits involving Davis) and correspondence and related materials regarding various land disputes of J.E. Davis.