Letter signed Elliot Carriger, Independence, Mo., to James P. Carriger, Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee. Mentions that he can't afford to visit Tennessee; describes his preparations for migrating to Texas with the families of W. Overton, and Mathias A. Reed (or Mathias A. Reid), and mentions the marriage of Evelina Allen. Attached article of agreement between Elliot Carriger and James P. Carriger releases James from his obligation as lessee of their father's farm, slaves, etc. Also mentions James Carmichael, George Carmichael, and Smith Campbell., 1848 Oct 7
Item — Box: AF: Cah-Car
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers consists primarily of letters of Elliot Carriger, Independence, Missouri, to his family in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee.
Dates
- 1848 Oct 7
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.03 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Carriger, Elliot, 1816-1891 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository