James Reid letters
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- James Reid letters
- Date
- 1790 February-May (inclusive)
- Creator
- Reid, James
- Extent
- 0.05 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Kentucky -- History -- To 1792.
- Reid, James
- Preferred Citation
- 2021ms031: [identification of item], James Reid letters, 1790 February-May, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- James Reid of New York homesteaded in Kentucky in 1790 and was married to Mary Reid.
- Scope and Content
- The James Reid letters (dated 1790 February-May; 0.05 cubic feet; 2 items) consist of two letters from James Reid to his wife Mary Reid concerning his arrival in Kentucky and his attempts at homesteading. His letters describe his journey to Kentucky, his lost luggage, the construction of his house, and his current business partnership.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Contents of the Collection
James Reid letters, 1790 February-May
Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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