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Freeman Letters, 1847 August 26-31

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

This collection is comprised of two letters spanning August 26 to August 31, 1847, composed by “Freeman” and addressed to “Ruthey.” Each letter is a pseudo-journal-ledger that begins at the beginning of the day and lists items sold throughout the day and to whom they were sold. Along with the recorded transactions, Freeman also includes details about the customers he encounters and his personal accounts of the day.

Dates

  • 1847 August 26-31

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

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