Phelps, J. W. (John Wolcott) 1813-1885 creator mixed material monographic eng 8 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. Open to research. 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 Army officers mm2012085739 Open to research. DLC 120323 20260227111732.0 mm2012085739