Guide to the J. Wheaton Smith Letter MSS.2617
Smith, J. Wheaton Letter
- Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lydia Wommack
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
November 2009
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
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English
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J. Wheaton Smith Letter
- Unit ID:
MSS.2617
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.1 Linear feet
- Dates:
1855 January 10
- Abstract:
J. Wheaton Smith, Corresponding Secretary of the Pennsylvania Baptist Convention, writes to Reverand G. Frear reporting the large number of baptisms and requesting contributions from Frear's congregation.
- Processing Information:
Processed by
Lydia Wommack, 2009.
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation note
J. Wheaton Smith Letter, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
Gift of Wade Hall, 2006.
Biographical/Historical note
J. Wheaton Smith, Corresponding Secretary of the 1855 Pennsylvania Baptist Convention in Philadelphia, writes to Reverand G Frear of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Scope and Contents note
J. Wheaton Smith writes to Reverand G. Frear on behalf of the Pennsylvania Baptist Convention of 1855. Smith begins by reporting the large number of baptisms and finishes by requesting contributions from Frear's congregation. He leaves forwarding directions care of J.C. Davis, Treasurer, Philadelphia.
Faint embossed crest in letterhead. Writing is very clear and clean. The letter itself is delicate. Handle with care.
J. Wheaton Smith Letter Box SC0029 Folder 2617.1