Guide to the Charles Reese Letter MSS.2637
Reese, Charles Letter
- Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lydia Wommack
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
September 2010
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
- Creation:
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- Language Usage:
English
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Charles Reese Letter
- Unit ID:
MSS.2637
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.1 Linear feet
- Dates:
1845 June 20
- Abstract:
Letter from Charles Reese, probably a Quaker, to friend James Hallowell congratulating James on his engagement.
- Processing Information:
Processed by
Lydia Wommack, 2009; updated by Donnelly Lancaster Walton, 2010
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation note
Charles Reese Letter, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
Gift of Wade Hall, 2006.
Biographical/Historical note
Charles Reese lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
The donor of this letter indicated that Reese was a Quaker. He uses he pronouns "thee" and "thou" when addressing his friend, which does imply that Reese was a Quaker.
Scope and Contents note
Letter from Charles Reese to friend James Hallowell congratulating James on his engagement in a very poetic style of writing. The letter was addressed to Alexandria, D.C.
- Access Restrictions:
Conditions Governing Access note
none
Charles Reese Letter Box SC0029 Folder 2637.1