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Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.

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@ Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130

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In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and public concern about the safety of Mobile from Union forces. She also discusses Colin McRae's work with the foundry at Selma: "He has had so much trouble in getting propper [sic] workmen and has had such trouble with those he has gotten. While he was absent this last time, a number of the men struck for higher wages. They were getting $3.50 per day but refused to work any more unless the [sic] were paid $5.00 per day. He was obliged to have them, and had to submit to their demand."
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600 Ppi Tiff
Created Date:
1862 February 24 1862 02 24
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Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130