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Richmond Enquirer Account Statement

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-046

Scope and Content

This collection contains a subscription account statement from the office of the Richmond Enquirer, dated May 10, 1830 and addressed to Jos. Rogers, of Rogersville, Tennessee. The form letter accompanying the statement explains to readers that "extraordinary expenses" (including $1590 for a reporter to cover the 1829-1830 Virginia Constitutional Convention) and the recent expansion and improvement of the newspaper have necessitated the settling of outstanding accounts. The publishers pledge to continue an impartial coverage of politics with a "devotion to the principles of the Constitution" and to devote increased space to "sketches of agriculture, of improvements in the arts and manufacturers, of literature and morals, of history and romance..."

Dates

  • 1830

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

Founded in 1804 by Thomas Ritchie (1778-1854), the Richmond Enquirer was one of the most influential newspapers in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. Ritchie continued to publish theEnquirer until 1845, when he moved to Washington, D.C. to edit The Union. The Enquirer continued to be published on a semi-weekly basis until 1867.

The Jos. Rogers to whom this account statement was addressed was likely Joseph Rogers (1764-1833) an Irish-born early settler of Tennessee who founded the town of Rogersville in 1789.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection includes account statement for subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, mailed to Jos. Rogers of Rogersville, Tennessee, accompanied by letter from publishers explaining need for funds and pledging to continue improving contents and appearance of the newspaper.

Source of Acquisition

The Richmond Enquirer Account Statement was purchased by Special Collections in 2008.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Richmond Enquirer Account Statement by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Richmond Enquirer Account Statement commenced and was completed in July 2008.

Title
Richmond Enquirer Account Statement, 1830
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson, Archivist
Date
2008 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308