A Guide to the Letter and Portrait of William Willis, 1822 and n.d. #7328

A Guide to the Letter and Portrait of William Willis, 1822 and n.d.

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7328

Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

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Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Letter and Portrait of William Willis, Accession #7328, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by the Library on 25, 1963.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of a letter from William Willis, Portland, Maine, writing to William Minot, Boston, concerning the successful settlement of a dower for a Mrs. Bell from a Mrs. Austin on better terms than receiving a portion of rents. There is also an engraving of Willis by H.W. Smith.

Contents List

William Willis to William Minot 1822 September 25

ALS, 2 p.

Has successfully concluded the settlement of a dower for a Mrs. Bell from a Mrs. Austin on better terms than receiving a portion of rents. Explains delay was not caused by his negligence.