Fear, Force, and Leather: The Texas Prison System&rsquot;s First Hundred Years 1848-1948

Henry E. Perkins to the Texas Legislature, February 13, 1863

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of affairs which has arrison [sic] would be so altered as to
meet the exigency of the times[.] For we know not
how soon we may have a Brigade of Negroes of like
character[.]

Very Respectfully
Henry E. Perkins
Dist Atty 4th Judicial Dist

Houston Feb 13 1863

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Henry E. Perkins to the Texas Legislature, February 13, 1863. Correspondence Concerning the Penitentiary, Records Relating to the Penitentiary, Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.