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John F. Pate Receipts

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0486

  • Staff Only

This collection contains three handwritten receipts for John F. Pate's purchase of enslaved persons as well as two other handwritten receipts.

Dates

  • 1849-1894

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 (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains three handwritten receipts for John F. Pate's purchase of enslaved persons as well as two other handwritten receipts.

Biographical/Historical Note

John F. Pate served as a Whig Representative for Knox County in the 24th Tennessee General Assembly. He had one son, John F. Pate, Jr. At some point in time, he worked for the law firm Pate and Russell.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Special Collections in 1969.

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