A window into Reconstruction-era North Carolina through primary letters and documents.
This volume collects notes, correspondence, and personal accounts surrounding the Ruffin Papers and related materials. Readers will encounter firsthand voices from researchers, lawmakers, and citizens as they navigate political change, legal questions, and everyday life in the late 1860s. The selections mix official reports, family letters, and miscellaneous clippings, offering a documentary-style view of a pivotal period in Southern history.
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Ruffin is a retired vice president of Salomon Smith Barney, Inc., and the author of over 75 articles.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This extensive collection of letters, documents, and speeches from the Thomas Ruffin Papers reveals the life, perspectives, and shifting allegiances of a prominent 19th-century American judge. Chief Justice Ruffin served on North Carolina's Supreme Court for over two decades before the Civil War and played a significant role in the state's secession debates. Through his writings and speeches, the author traces Ruffin's journey from Unionist to secessionist and provides insights into the motivations and struggles of Southern leaders during a time of national crisis. The collection offers a valuable resource for understanding the complex political and social dynamics of the antebellum United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331106883_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331106883
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331106883
Quantity: 15 available