Allan, John, 1780?-1834
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Galt Account Books
Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ad98-MsV Ad99 Oversize
Scope and Contents
Account books, 1820-1833, of the mercantile firm of William Galt, Sr. and William Galt, Jr. (a distant relative) of Richmond, Virginia. The later account book contains numerous entries concerning John Allan, the foster father of Edgar Allan Poe as well as entries concerning James Galt and "Point of Fork," Fluvanna County, Virginia.
Dates:
1820-1833
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
J. H. Cocke Letter to John Allan
Collection
Identifier: SC 01453
Scope and Contents
October 10, 1815 letter from J. H. (John Hartwell) Cocke to John Allan of the House of Ellis and Allan, London about Judge (St. George) Tucker sending an order for items to import.
Dates:
1815 October 10
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center