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Littleton W. Tazewell Correspondence, 1825 March 16, 1840 April 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

These letters to Littleton W. Tazwell discuss a bank deposit that was distributed to him on March 16, 1825 and the death of a relative on April 12, 1840.

The first letter, written on March 16, 1825 by a Mr. Eaton, explains the fifty dollars Tazewell received and how it is to be used by Tazewell in any way. He wishes Tazewell good luck and good health to him and his family. The second letter, written on April 12, 1840, from Mr. McClung, describes the death of Mr. Lawson White at eight o’clock on that past Friday. He had been sick for a long time and died with his friends and family around him. Mr. McClung, at the request of Mrs. White, wrote about the love Mr. White had for Tennessee.

Dates

  • 1825 March 16, 1840 April 12

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480