01960cpcaa2200421 a 4500 mm2012085739 DLC 20260227111732.0 120323|||||||||||| eng mm2012085739 DLC DLC dacs DLC N lcmd Phelps, J. W. (John Wolcott), 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. 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. itoamc Army officers. itoamc 44885 44885