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James C. Luttrell Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1967

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In this letter, James C. Luttrell informs Robert Armstrong that he and Thomas Brown have arranged for Luttrell to provide Armstrong with an order for the amount Luttrell owes on a debt. Armstrong will then give the order to Brown, who will pay the amount indicated. Luttrell had originally borrowed $110.75 and calculates that he still owes Armstrong $63.75.

Dates

  • 1816 May 9

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

In this letter, James C. Luttrell informs Robert Armstrong that he and Thomas Brown have arranged for Luttrell to provide Armstrong with an order for the amount Luttrell owes on a debt. Armstrong will then give the order to Brown, who will pay the amount indicated. Luttrell had originally borrowed $110.75 and calculates that he still owes Armstrong $63.75.

Biographical/Historical Note

James Churchwell Luttrell was born on February 12, 1755, to Richard and Sarah (Churchwell) Luttrell in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Witt in 1776, and the couple had 10 children. Luttrell fought in the American Revolution under Captain James Dillard (1780) and Captain Charles Christian (1781). When the war ended, Luttrell and his family moved to Knox County, Tennessee. Luttrell died in Knoxville in 1848.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Special Collections purchased this collection in June 2000.

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