1883 small archive of condolence letters written to the family of Albert Buice, 20 years old, who drowned June 24, 1883.
One of the letters references a political murder of Dr. John Carter in Dadeville, Alabama by B. B. Sturdivant (Sturdevant) son of ex-Probate Judge Sturdevant. Georgia: 1883.
Archive. Small archive of 3 handwritten condolence letters written to the Buice family in Ringgold, Georgia. Also included is the month of June calendar with a note written at bottom (not legible) and notes written on the blank side. The calendar sheet has some light stains and edge tears. Light fading and wear to the letters. Good condition. .
All three letters begin with sorrow and condolences to the Buice family after their son Albert died. Written on the back of the June calendar is the note: "Our darling Baby girl was Born June 12th 1883. Our Darling Son was drowned June 24th 1883 aged 20 years lacking one month. Sadest day of our life."
The first letter from Ringgold dated June 25, 1883 is 4 pages long and addressed to "Dear Friend & Bro." It is signed W. L. Laice (sp.?).
The second letter written form Augusta, Georgia is dated June 29, 1883 and addressed, "Dear Bro & Sister Buice. It is 3 pages long and signed by Cadesman Pope.
The third letter from Dadeville, Alabama is dated July 2nd, 1883. It is addressed to "Mrs. Buice and family." This letter is 8 pages long and makes references to LaGrange, Georgia. This letter also mentions the murder of the Dr. Carter editor of the People's Advocate: "Just two weeks ago my door neighbor was shot dead in tracks uptown. He was one of the nicest men I ever knew, except that he was not a Christian, he was a Physician here - was with Tillie and I both when we were sick not long ago. Was so refined well educated, a polished gentleman. Political disturbances was the origin of his death. He was editor of the People's Advocate published weekly at this place and had said something in the editorials that offended a young man 22 years old who walked up to him in the square and demanded a private interview, which Dr. Carter refused. Told him he had no business with him which could not be transacted there. Then young Sturdivant (or Sturdevant) drew out his pistol and shot him through the head." The letter is signed Mrs. Dansby.
An article appearing in the Hazleton Sentinel and sourced from Columbus, Georgia June 18th states, "Dr. John F. Carter of Dadeville, Alabama was shot and killed in that place by B. B. Sturdivant, son of ex-Probate Judge Sturdivant, Saturday night. Carter had been making some severe strictures on Judge Sturdivant in his paper about which young Sturdevant called to see him yesterday." Good. Item #35413
Price: $150.00