Francis Eppes Letter, 1838
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1.00 items 1 folder.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Francis Eppes Letter, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/MSS_1984-011
Background
- Scope and content:
This letter was written by Francis Eppes to Reverend John Woart of Swedesboro, New Jersey. The letter, dated July 25, 1838, is an invitation to take charge of St. John's Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida. A transcription of the letter is included with the original MSS.
- Biographical / historical:
Francis Eppes was the grandson of Thomas Jefferson and a long-time resident of Tallahassee. He came to Florida in the 1820s and served in various positions, including mayor of the city and head of the Seminary West of the Suwannee, which would eventually become the Florida State College for Women and later the Florida State University.
- Processing information:
Processing information not indicated.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
This collection is in an offsite storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Terms of access:
All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
Francis Eppes Letter, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/MSS_1984-011
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
