John & M. J. Atkins Letter

1840
Manuscript Collection #941
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0.3 Cubic Feet, 1 item
Preferred Citation
John & M. J. Atkins Letter (#941), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
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ECU Manuscript Collection
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Letter (June 22–23, 1840) from John and M. J. Atkins of Averasboro, North Carolina, to their cousin Caroline E. Turner in Montgomery, Alabama. The writers discuss family news, domestic activities such as dressmaking and preserving, local economic "hard times," and mention a forthcoming Whig political meeting in Averasboro.

Scope and arrangement

The collection consists of a single letter written jointly by John and M. J. Atkins from Averasboro, North Carolina, to their cousin Caroline E. Turner in Montgomery, Alabama, dated June 22–23, 1840. Each author contributes to the text, which discusses daily life and family matters, including references to "hard times," dressmaking, cooking and preserving, and general family news. The letter also mentions the "great Whig meeting" scheduled to be held in Averasboro, reflecting contemporary political activity in the region. The item is arranged in one folder.

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Custodial History

October 1, 2003 (unprocessed) 1 item, 0.0003 cubic feet; Letter (6/22 - 6/23/1840) from John & M. J. Atkins, Averasboro, Cumberland County, NC, each writing part of the text, to their cousin Mrs. Caroline E. Turner, Montgomery, AL mentioning "hard times," dressmaking, cooking & preserving, family news, and the "great Whig meeting" to be held in Averasboro, etc. Donor: Howard J. McGinnis

Source of acquisition

Gift of Howard J. McGinnis

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Encoded by Mark Custer, January 2, 2008

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Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

Key terms
Corporate Names
Whig Party (N.C.)
Places
North Carolina--Economic conditions--19th century