Clayton, A.M.

CENTENNIAL ADDRESS ON THE HISTORY OF MARSHALL COUNTY DELIVERED BY A.M. CLAYTON, AT HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI, AUGUST 12th, 1876.

Washington, DC: R.O. Polkinhorn, Printer, 1880. irst edition. 8vo. 32 pp. Historical sketch of Marshall County, Mississippi, founded in 1836; a note at the head of the front wrapper “Defense of the South / p. 21,” leads one to a 12-page rationalization of the South’s cause in the Civil War. Original printed gray wrappers (upper corner of rear wrapper chipped, some darkening to the outer margin of front wrapper and title page, not affecting printing). Very good. Item #48828

Price: $250.00