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Literary
March 9, 1843
Sentinel Of The Valley
Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia
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Samuel Kercheval announces his efforts to revise and extend the 'History of the Valley' for a superior second edition, seeking public patronage to fund its publication due to his age and lack of means. Dated July 14, 1842, from Middletown.
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"History of the Valley."
The undersigned has devoted much time and pains in revising, correcting, improving, and extending to the present period, the "History of the Valley." In fact, the second edition, when completed, will be far superior, in every point, to the first.
It is deemed unnecessary at this time, to refer to the contents of this book. Suffice it to say, that it is precisely what its name imports, a history of the Valley of Virginia, from the period of its settlement; a correct detail of those thrilling and interesting events and incidents that are, or at least ought to be, familiar to all.
Many testimonials, from gentlemen of known and acknowledged respectability and high standing might here be adduced to prove the value and importance of the work ;but the undersigned prefers testing it by a much more satisfactory way ;-let the public judge for themselves.
I have had repeated and urgent calls, from various quarters to come out with the work: but not being able, from the infirmities of age, to see the people personally upon the subject, and not having the pecuniary means to publish it I have been unable to do so, as much as I desire to issue it.
My object now is, first, to ascertain, as far as possible, the extent of patronage that can be obtained ; and in the second place. if sufficient to justify its publication, to make some arrangement to raise the funds necessary to purchase paper, &c, for its publication. it is hoped that no obstacle may present the success of the enterprise.
Respectfully,
SAMUEL KERCHEVAL
Middletown, July 14, 1842.
The undersigned has devoted much time and pains in revising, correcting, improving, and extending to the present period, the "History of the Valley." In fact, the second edition, when completed, will be far superior, in every point, to the first.
It is deemed unnecessary at this time, to refer to the contents of this book. Suffice it to say, that it is precisely what its name imports, a history of the Valley of Virginia, from the period of its settlement; a correct detail of those thrilling and interesting events and incidents that are, or at least ought to be, familiar to all.
Many testimonials, from gentlemen of known and acknowledged respectability and high standing might here be adduced to prove the value and importance of the work ;but the undersigned prefers testing it by a much more satisfactory way ;-let the public judge for themselves.
I have had repeated and urgent calls, from various quarters to come out with the work: but not being able, from the infirmities of age, to see the people personally upon the subject, and not having the pecuniary means to publish it I have been unable to do so, as much as I desire to issue it.
My object now is, first, to ascertain, as far as possible, the extent of patronage that can be obtained ; and in the second place. if sufficient to justify its publication, to make some arrangement to raise the funds necessary to purchase paper, &c, for its publication. it is hoped that no obstacle may present the success of the enterprise.
Respectfully,
SAMUEL KERCHEVAL
Middletown, July 14, 1842.
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History Of The Valley
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Samuel Kercheval
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Announcement Seeking Patronage For Second Edition Of 'History Of The Valley'
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It Is Deemed Unnecessary At This Time, To Refer To The Contents Of This Book. Suffice It To Say, That It Is Precisely What Its Name Imports, A History Of The Valley Of Virginia, From The Period Of Its Settlement; A Correct Detail Of Those Thrilling And Interesting Events And Incidents That Are, Or At Least Ought To Be, Familiar To All.