In the letter Hanes reports on the impressment of slaves in Montgomery and Autauga Counties. He had requested specific numbers of slaves from the two counties, but the planters in Montgomery County did not send enough. He includes a list of the...
In the letter Harrison gives details about the impressment of slaves belonging to Mrs. M. A. Tarrant. Colonel Brooks had issued a complaint on her behalf against Harrison and John Mosely, who are responsible for collecting the slaves requested by...