Botts-Randolph Letters 1824 and 1864

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

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Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

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Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This accession consists of two letters, 1824 and 1864, written by Thomas Mann Randolph and John Minor Botts. The first letter, January 13, 1824, Thomas Mann Randolph, Richmond, to Henry Remsen, New York, concerns a "draught" and other financial matters. The second letter, January 22, 1864, John Minor Botts, "Auburn," Culpeper County, to Capt. John C. Wyman, thanks him for an "almanac pocket books" and asks him to send a barrel of tar to treat sick sheep.

Acquisition information:

This accession was purchased by the Library on December 19, 1983.

Physical description:

This collection consists of 2 items.