8 April 1849

Yancey, William L., 1814-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to P. Hamilton, Esq.

Yancey informs Hamilton, of Mobile, Alabama, that he has been absent from the circuit, and upon his return found several letters from Hamilton. Discusses a case involving E. Hanrick, Esq. (possibly Edward Hanrick), Hurlbut, and the settlement of a large estate.

GLC02469.33

October 30, 1846

Yancey, William L., 1814-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Messr. Smith, Greene & White

William L. Yancey accepts an honorary membership in Phi-Delta Society of Oglethorpe University in Midway, Georgia.

GLC00496.256

February 27, 1861

Yancey, William L., 1814-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Pickens

Writes that South Carolina should not attack Fort Sumter without the orders of the Confederacy, since such an action would lead to confusion and panic. "I have been informed...that the troops in Charleston Harbor will assault Fort Sumpter within a day or two...South Carolina if prepared should have done so when the whole matter was under her control. Now that the responsibility has been transferred or taken by the Confederate States...if the Fort shall be assaulted without order of the Executive of the Confederate States, it will produce a confusion, an excitement, an indignation and…

GLC07087