Cyrus Smith to Samuel Smith (Brother), 1877
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
- Creation: 1877
Creator
- From the Collection: Smith, Cyrus (Person)
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
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
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