John J. Alles Letter, 1898

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Preferred citation:

John J. Alles Letter, 1898 June 16, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Foot
Creator:
Alles, John J.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John J. Alles Letter, 1898 June 16, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

Two page reply to F. Wendell White giving response to White questioning the authenticity of Alles' imprisonment at Moro Castle, Havana in 1850. His account is a brief recollection of his experience and regret of his Filibustering venture under the direction of General Narcesso Lopez. Because the expedition was not sent by the Authority of the United States, none of the captives were defended. Instead they were taken prisoner by the Spanish, tried, and sentenced to death. An article that recounts Alles' recollections of the events is with his response letter.