J.W. Phelps correspondence and journal entries, 1836-1862.
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Mixed materialsDescription: 8 itemsSubject(s): - Phelps, Helen M. (Helen Maria) -- 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 -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Plants -- Florida
- Seminole Indians -- Social life and customs
- Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
- Strategy
- Abolitionists
- Army officers
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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.
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