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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Ware, Theophilus. |
| Title: | Theophilus Ware Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1825 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter from Theophilus Ware of Philadelphia, to vice president John C. Calhoun, announcing himself as Supreme Judge of the Universe. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Nothing is known of Theophilus Ware other than the information given in the letter. He evidently hailed from Philadelphia and was, at least at the time of writing this, of unsound mind.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Theophilus Ware Letter consists of a letter from Theophilus Ware of Philadelphia, to vice president John C. Calhoun. In the letter Ware announces himself as Supreme Judge of the Universe and invites Calhoun to call upon him at his earliest convenience.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Theophilus Ware Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Unspecified, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 12 Oct 2010
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