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John William Burke letter

 Collection — Box: BW 28, Folder: 1 [X032669073]
Identifier: MSS 16512

Content Description

This collection contains an autograph letter signed "J.W. Burke, agt" on illustrated Depository letterhead, naming Burke as "Agent." One page in full to Messers G. & C. Merriam, informing them that any payments on debt owed by the Methodist Book Depository will have to wait until the end of the Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 29 April 1861

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is minimally processed and open for research.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (one letter sized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from L & T Respess Books by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on April 23, 2021

Title
Guide to the John William Burke letter
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Oliveira
Date
8 June 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States