Cox Letter to West., 06/17/1977-06/17/1977

File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: GAMMS410.2.76

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Papers relating to a lawsuit by the state of North Carolina against B.C. West, Jr., seeking the return of papers to which the state claimed ownership.

Dates

06/17/1977-06/17/1977

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 06/17/1977 from Henry Bartholomew Cox to B.C. West, expressing surprise at the ruling by the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Cox also discusses his intention to write about the case in a law journal and his reluctance to "exhibiting, displaying or copying" papers that he felt could become the focus of government replevin efforts.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW - CORRESP. TO WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Typed Letter Signed

WEST, JR., B.C. - CORRESP. FROM COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW (1977): Typed Letter Signed

ELIZABETH II - REF. BY COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW (1977): Typed Letter Signed

GEORGE III - REF. BY COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW (1977): Typed Letter Signed

SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA - REF. BY COX, H.B. (1977): Typed Letter Signed

PENN, JOHN - REF. BY COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW (1977): Typed Letter Signed