Letter from John B. Winfree to Christopher V. Winfree, 1859, November 22

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

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

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Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This letter, November 22, 1859, from John B. Winfree, "Woodlawn," near Petersburg, Virginia, to his brother, Christopher V. Winfree, Lynchburg, Virginia, discusses business and financial arrangements. Winfree mentions that he has advertised his farm for sale and is now pursuing a new business venture, and is seeking advice from his brother.

Acquisition information:

This letter was a gift to the Library from Timothy H. Bakken, of Halvor Americana, Clarendon Hills, Illinois.

Physical description:

This collection contains one letter.