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Catlett informs Lewis that the book merchants may contact him, and Catlett explains what to do if they do. Catlett also asks Lewis to dispose of the books should he receive them. Notation from Catlett says, \"Should they not write to you on the subject, and the books come to hand, I would thank you to dispose of them in the best way you can for the concern.\" Later in the letter, Catlett discusses the weather and the South Carolina Annual Conference, likely a Methodist Conference.","Please note, the item is very fragile and should be handled with care."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_2e62ffc998da9ada925f85195f2ec4e0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection contains a letter from Thomas K. Catlett (1796-1967), a Master Clergyman in Abingdon, Virginia, to James O. Lewis, a merchant in Pemberton, South Carolina. The letter dated December 15, 1831, discusses books that Catlett purchased but did not receive. 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