John C. Calhoun to James Edward Calhoun, 27 August 1831

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Title

John C. Calhoun to James Edward Calhoun, 27 August 1831

Subject

Letter
Aleck
Runaway
Resistance

Description

John C. Calhoun writes to J.E. Calhoun and tells him of an enslaved person, Aleck, who has run away from Fort Hill. John C. Calhoun asks J.E. to keep an eye out for Aleck and that if he sees him, to have him whipped and sent back.

Creator

John C. Calhoun

Source

Clemson University Historic Properties

Publisher

Fort Hill Slavery Archive

Date

1831-08-27

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Letter

Files

Calhoun 27 August 1831 (2).pdf
27 August 1831 Aleck.pdf

Citation

John C. Calhoun, “John C. Calhoun to James Edward Calhoun, 27 August 1831,” Slavery at Fort Hill: Home of Clemson University, accessed January 15, 2025, https://mail.victoriaoswald.georgetown.domains/items/show/6.