Finding Aid for the William Moffat Letter, 1823 November 25


MS-2438

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 13, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: William Moffat Letter

Date/Date Range :   1823 November 25

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
The William Moffat Letter, 1823, contains a letter from Moffat to Mr. James Dodson in Grainger County, TN, regarding the education of Thomas and William (possibly the author's sons). A short, attached letter from Thomas to his mother contains information about school as well.

Call number: MS-2438

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased in February 2000.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], William Moffat Letter, MS-2438. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

No information could be located on the Moffats or James Dodson.


Collection Scope and Content Note

The William Moffat Letter, 1823, contains a letter from Moffat to Mr. James Dodson in Grainger County, TN, regarding the education of Thomas and William (possibly the author's sons). A short, attached letter from Thomas to his mother contains information about school as well.

Subject Terms

  • Moffatt, William.
  • Grainger County (Tenn.) -- Economic conditions.
  • Education -- Tennessee -- Grainger County.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Letter from William Moffat of Knoxville, TN, to James Dodson of Rocky Spring, Grainger County, TN, about the schooling of Thomas and William (presumably the author's sons), money, and their possessions, with a short letter from Thomas D. Moffat to "Honored Mother," 1823 November 25