Letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt to Mr. Billie, 26 April 1786 · The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects

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Letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt to Mr. Billie, 26 April 1786

Item

Title

Letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt to Mr. Billie, 26 April 1786

Subject

Mourning--History--18th century

Description

Bullitt writes to purchase black silk, gloves, thread, and other mourning goods for Anne Henry Christian after the death of William Christian.

Creator

Bullitt, Alexander Scott

Source

Bullitt Family papers- Oxmoor Collection, The Filson Historical Society

Date

Rights

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Type

Identifier

Mss. A B937c f414

Coverage

Collection

First American West, 1750-1820

Tags

Bullitt, Alexander Scott; clothing; death; Jefferson County; Letters; mourning; survey

Citation

Bullitt, Alexander Scott, “Letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt to Mr. Billie, 26 April 1786,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 12, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5651.

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