Record #:

28636

Author(s):

Wright, Thomas

Abstract:

Reverend Thomas Wright lived in Wilmington, North Carolina working in the mercantile business before becoming ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1820. During a business trip to New York, his ship wrecked, he lost all his possessions, and he almost died. Letters to his cousin, John Scott, describe his life following the event.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Oct 1979, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

Personal narratives; Wilmington--History--19th Century