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1869 December 18 . [Clarence Mauck] Df to C[harles] E. Morse; Austin, Texas.

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Box 5
Abstract:
Acknowledging receipt of copies of letters from A. M. Attoway, County Clerk, and William Devine, Clerk of the Board of Registrars and a clerk for a recent election, "containing strictures on my official action and personal conduct while president of the board of Registrar, Election of Falls Co Texas." Defends himself against allegations about interfering with votes for candidates Edmund Jackson Davis (1827-1883) and S. W. Ford. Only approved General Benjamin G. Shields to speak at the Court House on Election Day when polling and voting were closed. Does not believe accusations of Rebels, Ku Klux Klan members, and military officials intimidating African American voters to vote for Andrew Jackson Hamilton (1815-1875). Argues that no African American men were injured during the election and he saw "no shadow of an excuse" for bringing soldiers to supervise the polls. Intervened when he learned of men interfering with African Americans' votes for Davis, also noting his actions against a white man who threatened an African American voter. "... the late election in Falls county was the most orderly and quiet that I have ever witnessed, and a more law-abiding, loyal community to the U.S. Government or one more in favor of reconstruction on the present basis does not exist in Texas." See also William Devine CyS to Nathan Patten, December 6, 1869.
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05