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Contains 18 Results:

Business letter from Perkins, Campbell and Co., New Orleans, to David Burford, 1853 June 22

 File — Folder: 3, item: 5
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LS. 1p. Presents advice and information for Burford prior to his investment decision.

Dates: 1853 June 22

Letter from Joseph W. Allen, Nashville, Tennessee, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1854 February 4

 File — Folder: 3, item: 10
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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the investment of Burford's money, a fugitive from justice named David, and an ill Governor Johnson.

Dates: 1854 February 4

Business letter from Joseph W. Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1854 May 29

 File — Folder: 3, item: 12
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ALS/AKS. 4pp. Concerns Burford's investment in a plantation purchased by Allen's brother, James, along with Burford's Account Current with Joseph Allen, and a copy of James Allen's repayment note.

Dates: 1854 May 29

Business letter from Joseph W. Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1855 April 2

 File — Folder: 3, item: 13
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ALS. 1p. Discusses the terms of Burford's loan to James Allen, the improving market, and a fugitive named David who has promised to mend his ways.

Dates: 1855 April 2

Business letter from Joseph W. Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1855 April 21

 File — Folder: 3, item: 14
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ALS. 1p. Regards the terms of Burford's loan to James Allen, and stating the expected crop yield to be low due to the dry weather.

Dates: 1855 April 21

Letter from Joseph W. Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1855 April 24

 File — Folder: 3, item: 15
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ALS. 2pp. Informs Burford of James Allen's death, and suggests that Burford visit James Allen's plantation in the next few months.

Dates: 1855 April 24

Confidential letter from Joseph W. Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1859 March 14

 File — Folder: 3, item: 17
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ALS. 1p. Offers Burford the position of President of the Bank of Tennessee, after Col. Johnson's announcement to step down, and Allen's refusal to accept the position.

Dates: 1859 March 14

Business letter from George C. Allen, Nashville, Tennessee, to Major David Burford, Dixon's Spring, Tennessee, 1860 April 3

 File — Folder: 3, item: 18
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ALS/ADS. 3pp. Informs Burford of his financial status, accompanied by a returned check for $100.00, and a note describing credit amounts.

Dates: 1860 April 3