Priestley (Margaret) papers [manuscript]
Online resources: Collection description Summary: This collection contains photocopies of two letters, both concerning annuities transferred by the unnamed nephew of Margaret Priestley. The first letter, dated January 2, 1840, is written by William Dunbar of Natchez, Mississippi, to Margaret Priestley of Bringiers, Louisiana. This letter discusses three annuities that Dunbar had not yet received. The second letter, dated January 15, 1840, is written by Margaret Priestley from St. James Parish to her nephew. In this letter, Priestley informs her nephew of the incomplete transfer of the annuities and suggests changing trustees. Priestley also discusses her recent trip from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and anticipated family visits.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Archive Request | Mississippi Department of Archives and History | Manuscript Collections | Archival Reading Room | Z/1383.000/F/Folder 1 | Available | B100513 |
This collection contains photocopies of two letters, both concerning annuities transferred by the unnamed nephew of Margaret Priestley. The first letter, dated January 2, 1840, is written by William Dunbar of Natchez, Mississippi, to Margaret Priestley of Bringiers, Louisiana. This letter discusses three annuities that Dunbar had not yet received. The second letter, dated January 15, 1840, is written by Margaret Priestley from St. James Parish to her nephew. In this letter, Priestley informs her nephew of the incomplete transfer of the annuities and suggests changing trustees. Priestley also discusses her recent trip from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and anticipated family visits.
Cite as: Z/1383.000: Priestley (Margaret) Papers.