Nov 8 An Unnecessary and Wanton Act
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 2016-11-08

Anne MacNeil presents today's Natchez History Minute about the familiar and often told story of the destruction of the fabled estate, Clifton during the Civil War. On this day, Nov. 8 in 1863, Charlotte Surget writes to Gen. Crocker, thanking him for his efforts in helping preserve her home. Unfortunately, Crocker was ultimately unsuccessful and the house came down in December of that year.