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Joseph M. White Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3639

  • Staff Only

This collection contains two autographed letters regarding Native American treaties signed by Joseph White.

Dates

  • 1836 April 21, June 22

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 two autographed letters regarding Native American treaties signed by Joseph White.

Biographical/Historical Note

Joseph M. White was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, May 10, 1781. He studied law and moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1821. White served as a judge of Spanish land claims and a delegate to Congress from Florida Territory. White died October 1, 1839, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Arrangement

The collection consists of one folder.

Acquisition Note

This item was purchased by Special Collections in 2012.

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