236. Francis Lynch to Bp Patrick Lynch -- August 21, 1862

Title:

236. Francis Lynch to Bp Patrick Lynch -- August 21, 1862

Date:

1862

Creator (Personal):

Lynch, Francis

Description:

Letter from Francis Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch detailing the difficulty he is having procuring leather for his business. He laments the "speculators" who are driving up the price of leather and has disseminated a handbill outlining his proposal to furnish brogans to the Confederacy at the low price of $1.50/pair by obtaining hides directly from the government. He has sent a copy of the handbill to "that distinguished advocate of low prices, Doct. Bachman." August 21, 1862. 4p.

Collection Title:

Lynch Family Letters, 1858-1866

Contributing Institution:

Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Lynch family
Confederate States of America. Army--Equipment
Bachman, John, 1790-1874

Topical Subject:

Leather industry and trade--South Carolina, Shoemakers--South Carolina--Cheraw, and Speculation--Confederate States of America

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

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Date Digital:

2010-08

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Digital image copyright 2010, The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives. All rights reserved. For more information contact The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives, Charleston, SC 29424.

Admin ID:

25083