Elijah Embree Letter
This collection contains a single letter written by Elijah Embree, 7 June 1834. He writes to Capt. E. West, discussing plans regarding his iron business. In addition, he complains of a scarcity of money in consequence of having to give cash for both corn & bacon, making it harder for him to come up with money for the business.
Dates
- 1834 June 7
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains a single letter written by Elijah Embree, 7 June 1834. He writes to Capt. E. West, discussing plans regarding his iron business.
Biographical/Historical Note
Elijah Embree was born in 1784. Throughout his life, he worked in the iron industry in East Tennessee. Together with his brother, Elihu, he helped publish The Emancipator, a weekly newspaper devoted to the abolition of slavery, from April to October of 1820. He died in 1846.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
The Special Collections Library purchased this letter in June of 2002.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository