Correspondence: Harold Hancock -> G.E. Valley, Jr., 28 May 1985

Dear Mr. Valley

Mrs. Cummins is now about ninety, but she is still interested in having her book published. I expect to see her late in June, and I believe that will be the topic of discussion. I do not have a copy of the manuscript, but probably Mrs. Cummins would be willing to let you have a copy of that portion dealing with John Holliday Cummins. I would suggest that you let me ask her at that time if she would do so.

From working on the manuscript I recall that the Ringgolds were large plantation owners. I would also ask her about that.

Mrs. Cummins is living in the lakeside Convalescent Home on Silver Lake Drive in Dover, Delaware. She is almost blind and in general is in poor health. It is unfortunate that she did not publish her book many years ago and then add to it in an addenda other material that came to light.

If you wish me to inquire about the possibility of your having this information copied with her permission, let me know.

Harold Hancock

Professor of History, Emeritus

Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio