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Series II: Correspondence, 1875-1930

 Series — Box: 2, Folder: 1-5

Scope and Contents note

Although there are only two letters from family in the Correspondence Series, we get a glimpse into the feelings that Dr. Cyrus Smith held for his family, by reading the poem that is included in his letter to his brother Samuel Smith.

The business correspondence includes two letters addressed to a Cotton Brokerage firm in South Carolina pertaining to the purchase of Edward, an enslaved man, and his forced delivery to his new enslaver. The business correspondence also includes Bills of Lading dated 1856 from the same Cotton Brokerage firm.

Letters written from Mary Smith while traveling in China to her friend Caroline Davis are also included.

Dates

  • 1875-1930

Access Restrictions

No access restrictions; this material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet ( (3 boxes) )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA