]> ware_t Theophilus Ware Letter An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 12 Oct 2010 Michele Combs 12 Oct 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Ware, Theophilus. Theophilus Ware Letter 1825 1 folder (SC) Letter from Theophilus Ware of Philadelphia, to vice president John C. Calhoun, announcing himself as Supreme Judge of the Universe. 3173979 English 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.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.

 Subject and Genre Headings Politics, government and public administration Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850. Ware, Theophilus. Mentally ill -- Correspondence. Correspondence. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Theophilus Ware Letter, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Unspecified, 1969.

 Inventory Correspondence Calhoun, John C.1825622