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T. K. Catlett Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-085

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter from T. K. Catlett, a preacher from Abingdon, Virginia, to a merchant named James O. Lewis in Pemberton, South Carolina. The letter dated December 15, 1831, addresses books that T. K. Catlett purchased but did not receive. Catlett informs Lewis that the book merchants may contact him, and Catlett explains what to do if they do. Catlett also asks Lewis to dispose of the books should he receive them. Notation from Catlett says, "Should they not write to you on the subject, and the books come to hand, I would thank you to dispose of them in the best way you can for the concern." Later in the letter, Catlett discusses the weather and the South Carolina Annual Conference, likely a Methodist Conference.

Please note, the item is very fragile and should be handled with care.

Dates

  • 1831

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

Thomas K. Catlett (1796-1867) was a Reverand and Master Clergyman in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. He preached for the Methodist denomination and was a member of the Holston Conference for 40 years. Reverend T. K. Catlett was also a Free Mason. According to the 1860 census, he enslaved four people, including two children. T. K. Catlett died in a friend's home on February 25, 1867. As a Free Mason, T. K. Catlett was buried with Masonic honors.

External Sources:

United States Federal Census, 1860.

Baker, John A. P., W. F. Campbell, George V. Litchfield Jr. "Rev. Thos. K. Catlett." The Abingdon Virginian, March 01, 1867, p. Page 2, https://newscomwc.newspapers.com/image/584633495/?match=1&terms=Catlett&pqsid=gyjSXhlYMNfup3X6V8L1NQ%3A18479%3A2048517607, accessed on August 30, 2024.

"Rev Thomas K Catlett" entry, findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158447059/thomas_k_catlett, accessed on August 30, 2024.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains a letter from Thomas K. Catlett (1796-1967), a Master Clergyman in Abingdon, Virginia, to James O. Lewis, a merchant in Pemberton, South Carolina. The letter dated December 15, 1831, discusses books that Catlett purchased but did not receive. After discussing the books, T. K. Catlett describes his new district to James O. Lewis before going on to mention the next South Carolina annual Methodist conference.

Source of Acquisition

The T. K. Catlett Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in January 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the T. K. Catlett Letter 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 T. K. Catlett Letter was completed in August 2024.

Title
T. K. Catlett Letter, 1831
Status
Completed
Author
Zoe Brooks, Graduate Assistant
Date
2024 (CC0 1.0)
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