Benson John Lossing to John Wingate Thornton with printed circular attached

Extent:
4 p.
Scope and content:

[Explains why he has not returned the paroles which he is using in the appendix to the Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution. Refers to the attached circular which requests material for the Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812and a history of the French domain and advertises his Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution. Outlines how he plans to approach the upcoming projects, including extensive travel to collect material. Mentions: Florida, Andrew Jackson, John Burgoyne, Quebec, Fond du Lac, French Jesuits and traders, New Orleans, Creek County. ]

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968