Cocke and related families Papers 1858-1879

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Cocke and related families Papers, Accession 2433-ab, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Summary

Creator:
John Page Elliott
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Cocke and related families Papers, Accession 2433-ab, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

These twelve letters, 1858-1879, and n.d., pertain chiefly to the family and estate of Philip St. George Cocke. Topics of interest include Belmead, the Civil War, and the University of Virginia. Typed transcripts are available for the majority of these letters.

concerning family news

relating news of a great battle near Corinth[presumably Shiloh] and the condition of the troops

mentioning the fall of Vicksburg, news of killed and wounded, and thoughts on the war

expressing gratitude and requesting a loan

inquiring about Major Douthat's property in Powhatanwhich is advertised for sale

concerning financial and management burdens of Belmead. He comments on the need of a "reliable labour-system" and the "abundant evidences that the negro will not furnish the desideratum."

commenting on Cocke's marriage and the reconstruction of the South

mentioning Thad[deus Steven]'s bill, apparently concerning the division of land belonging to southern plantation owners among the freedmen, refers to a conversation with his former "slave Ralph now Wormley" concerning voting, and tobacco crop prices. He mentions University of Virginiaprofessors J[ohn] B[arbee] Minor, J[ames] L[awrence] Cabell, and [John] Staige Davis.

concerning financial matters

re getting tobacco to market and family news

concerning a new plan for Belmead

concerning Belmeadand sending Lucy [Cocke]for her education

Acquisition information:
This material was given to the Library by John Page Elliott of Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 22, 1991.
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Physical location:
Physical description:
12 items