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An Interesting Letter From an Old Americus Boy in Texas
A letter from W H D in Bryan Texas dated Oct 1 1889 describes business on tick in Texas, cotton crop losses from rain and worms, cheap corn, barbed wire fencing, and a mix of foreigners and Africans in Bryan Brazos County. He notes Georgia settlers and local officials and recalls Americus ball games and old Wide Awakes. He praises San Antonio and the Alamo.
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Americus
Bryan
Texas
H.C. Sronry
Georgia
New York
Xinasit
Brazos County
Fow
Webber
Col. C. B. Hudson
Vic
Georgia Settlement
Sumter
Macon
Schley
Albany