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William J. McCalley collection

William J. McCalley collection

Descriptive Summary

Title: William J. McCalley collection
Creator: McCalley, William J., 1817-1877
Dates: circa 1855-1860
Language(s): English
Extent: .1 Linear Feet
Collection Number: ms4622
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

William James McCalley (1817-1877) and his brother Thomas Sanford McCalley migrated to Madison County, Alabama sometime before 1838. Each brother married a daughter of Robert L. Lanford (1769-1841), and inherited Lanford's plantation upon his death.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of one document that outlines instructions for the care and maintenance of William J. McCalley's plantation.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

William J. McCalley collection, ms4622, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Alabama -- History
Plantation overseers
Plantation owners -- Correspondence.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Instructions for running McCalley plantation, circa 1855-1860