Dr. William Fyffe Letters, 1752-1773
Scope and Contents
The major item here is a letter dated February 1, 1761, from William Fyffe a Scottish doctor who settled at George Town, South Carolina. It was written to his brother, John Fyffe, a merchant and banker of Edinburgh, Scotland, and contains an excellent description of the Cherokees-their manners, customs, troubles, etc. The lengthy letter of over 8000 words gives evidence that William Fyffe was a man of education and discernment.
The other two items are letters, one from each of the brothers to their sister, Miss Betty Fyffe in Dundee.
Dates
- Creation: 1752 - 1773
Creator
- Fyffe, William, -1771 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
3 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The letter came originally from the Sir Leicester Harmsworth Library and was sold by Sotheby at auction, May 1948.
Physical Description
The letters are in excellent condition and enclosed in a half morocco portfolio.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441