Letter, Alex W. Feemster to Loulie Feemster, September 18, 1863

Letter, Alex W. Feemster, Selma, Alabama, to his wife, Loulie Feemster, explaining that it is impossible for her to join him in Selma because they can\u27t afford it, and that there is no chance of her finding a little school to teach in. He suggests that her father might loan her the money if he sells \u27\u27the nigger.\u27\u27 He says that he would rather let the Yanks have her (the slave) than have to see her again. He calls the unnamed slave an \u27\u27old black hypocrite\u27\u27 and writes, \u27\u27God grant that her black race may be better than I can give them credit for!\u27\u27 He discusses the cost of boots and materials briefly. 1863.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-oakley-papers/1006/thumbnail.jp