J.W. Phelps correspondence and journal entries,
Phelps, J. W. 1813-1885.
J.W. Phelps correspondence and journal entries, 1836-1862. - 8 items.
Open to research.
Correspondence and journal entry fragments relating primarily to Phelps's experience as a U.S. Army officer in Florida during the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842. The letters are addressed chiefly to Phelps's sister, Helen M. Phelps, and contain observations on Creek and Seminole Indian traditions; military life, strategy, and leaders; and descriptions of Florida's plant and animal life.
U.S. Army officer and abolitionist.
Collection material in English.
Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.
mm2012085739
Phelps, Helen M.--Correspondence.
United States. Army --Military life.
United States. Army --Officers.
Animals--Florida.
Command of troops--History--19th century.
Creek Indians--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--Wars--1815-1875.
Military art and science--History--United States--19th century.
Plants--Florida.
Seminole Indians--Social life and customs.
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842.
Strategy.
Abolitionists.
Army officers.
J.W. Phelps correspondence and journal entries, 1836-1862. - 8 items.
Open to research.
Correspondence and journal entry fragments relating primarily to Phelps's experience as a U.S. Army officer in Florida during the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842. The letters are addressed chiefly to Phelps's sister, Helen M. Phelps, and contain observations on Creek and Seminole Indian traditions; military life, strategy, and leaders; and descriptions of Florida's plant and animal life.
U.S. Army officer and abolitionist.
Collection material in English.
Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.
mm2012085739
Phelps, Helen M.--Correspondence.
United States. Army --Military life.
United States. Army --Officers.
Animals--Florida.
Command of troops--History--19th century.
Creek Indians--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--Wars--1815-1875.
Military art and science--History--United States--19th century.
Plants--Florida.
Seminole Indians--Social life and customs.
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842.
Strategy.
Abolitionists.
Army officers.