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Catherine Toxey letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2216
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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of one letter written by Catherine Toxey in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to her cousin. Letter covers family matters and the well-being of her mother and children. Catherine Toxey had very peculiar handwriting, which makes the letter somewhat difficult to decipher.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856 October 28

Biographical/Historical note

Catherine Toxey was born in 1814 in North Carolina. She had four sons: Appleton, William, Caleb, and Elliot. Appleton had one child. As of 1850, the family owned $4,000 in property and one slave.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 Letter)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letter written by Catherine Toxey in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to her cousin. Letter discusses family matters and the well-being of her mother and children.

Provenance

Purchased from Charles Apfelbaum, 2008

Processed by

James Gilbreath, September, 2008

Title
Guide to the Catherine Toxey Letter
Status
Completed
Author
James Gilbreath
Date
March 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513