Collins, Richard., 07/01/1872-07/01/1872

File — Box: 2, Folder: 21

Identifier: 79400

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

07/01/1872-07/01/1872

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 7/15/1872 from Richard H. Collins to John Gilmary Shea, complimenting him for a recent article about Fr. Armand de la Richardie and trying to determine the first European to set foot in Kentucky. Includes references to Jacques Marquette, Louis Hennepin, and Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. Sent from Covington, Kentucky. On letterhead bearing the mark "Office of Collins' History of Kentucky."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM COLLINS, RICHARD H. (1872): Autographed Letter

COLLINS, RICHARD H. - CORRESPONDENCE TO SHEA, JOHN GILMARY (1872): Autographed Letter

RICHARDIE, ARMAND DE LA - REFERENCE (1872): Autographed Letter

MARQUETTE, JACQUES - REFERENCE (1872): Autographed Letter

HENNEPIN, LOUIS - REFERENCE (1872): Autographed Letter

LA SALLE, RENE-ROBERT CAVELIER, SIEUR DE - REFERENCE (1872): Autographed Letter

KENTUCKY - HISTORY - REFERENCE (1872): Autographed Letter