West Law Letter., 06/18/1977-06/18/1977

File — Box: 2, Folder: 2

Identifier: GAMMS410.2.77

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

06/18/1977-06/18/1977

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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 Autograph Letter Signed dated 06/18/1977 from B.C. West, Jr., to Henry Bartholomew Cox admitting that while he knows little about law, "several points in the decision don't jibe with my thinking," especially regarding differences in record safekeeping and custody between the 18th and 20th centuries. West also discusses contacting British collectors to learn about British rulings dealing with 18th Century recordkeeping practices.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

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

BROADFOOT, WINSTON - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter

MAASS, RICHARD - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter

GEORGE III - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter

CIVIL WAR - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter

KAUFMANN, JOHN - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter

WILSON, JOHN - REF. BY WEST, JR., B.C. (1977): Autographed Letter