Name/Title
Patrick Henry to UnknownEntry/Object ID
04.8.2Description
One page letter written by Patrick Henry to an unknown person. No writing on the back side and no directions indicating its final destination. Henry dates the letter August 6, 1786, from Salisbury. He introduces his relative, John Walker, and begs the receiver to assist him in his adventuring in the back country.
The text is bold and readable with some discolorations. Fold marks are apparen,t but no rips or tears to the page.Collection
Patrick & Dorothea Henry CollectionTranscription
Transcription
Sir. Salisbury Aug. 6th. 1786
I have the Liberty to introduce to you the Bearer W. John Walker, a Relation of mine. He is a young Gentleman of Character, & is desirous of adventuring in the back country after Land, & particularly about the Tenassee or about the Bent - or perhaps somewhere in that Country where you may be able to give him some news & any Information.
If you will be so good as to assist him with your opinions on his Business, of such Direction as will be of Service to him I will Thank you & remain
dear sir
af. ob. Servant
P. Henry
P.S Did Parker deliver you the Indian presents?Language
EnglishDimensions
Width
7-1/4 inLength
8-3/4 inDimension Notes
Details: 7-1/8 inches x 8-3/4 inchesProvenance
Notes
Henry writes this letter to an unknown person who presumably lived in the back country west of Chesterfield County and Salisbury. Henry introduces his young relative, John Walker, who wished to explore the back country. He asks the receiver to help him with any inside information on Tennessee or other areas of the back country. Henry also asks if the unknown individual received the "Indian presents" sent by Henry's man, Parker.
Betty Casey purchased this letter from Bruce Gimelson, a rare document dealer. On March 4, 2004 Mrs. Casey donated this letter to the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation.