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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04601.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 15 items related to the Mississippi territory, the Smith family, and the treason trial of Aaron Burr |
| Title | Unknown to James Balloch regarding his health, Mississippi and his business in cotton |
| Date | 7 July 1819 |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his cousin in Cornish, New Hampshire that he has been ill the past few days but is recovering. He believes people traveling to the area (Mississippi) from the north suffer because of the sudden climate change. States he arrived in Natchez 15 December and details his journey to get there. Describes visiting the battlefield of the Battle of New Orleans which occurred December 1814-January 1815. Discusses his business in cotton in detail; who he is working with, how much they are making, the difficulty of getting good workmen, etc. Comments that he would like to hear about friends in his old land. Gives regards to Balloch's family and friends. In postscript he states he sent money to his brothers and that if Balloch sees them, please ask if they received it. Some text loss on 3rd page. Signature is partially lost and illegible but could possibly be spelled G. Leister. |
| Subjects | Health and Medical Travel Immigration and Migration Battle Battle of New Orleans Military History War of 1812 Cotton Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Finance Commerce Labor Children and Family |
| People | Balloch, James (fl. 1819) |
| Place written | Natchez, Mississippi |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; War of 1812; Agriculture; Slavery & Abolition; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The Battle of New Orleans was fought during the War of 1812. It was an American victory over the British. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |