AL Robert Walkup to Samuel Walkup, 23 Feb 1823
Item — Box: Small Coll. 08, Folder: 1, item: 1
Identifier: 1
Scope and Contents
This letter tells about a fire which destroyed his house. His sons James, Jonny, Joseph, and Robert along with their cousin, a son of Harculas Hoey were all killed. He was able to get his daughters and one son out of the house safely. He graphically describes his efforts to rescue the boys. The last part of this letter is missing.
Dates
- Creation: 23 Feb 1823
Creator
- From the Collection: Walkup, Samuel (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.03 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository