Harriman, Tennessee.
August 12, 1920.


Dr. Arthur Adams,
Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn.

Dear Dr. Adams:- Your letter of the 9th and the list of
ancestors, received.

Please accept my thanks for your kindness in this matter.
I anticipate no trouble with these papers when they are
filed, but it is very gratifying to have your approval,
before they are filed.

I am delighted to tell you that the Collins family is a
well known one in Kentucky.  Collins History of Kentucky
is accepted as authority by most of the Patriotic Societies.

I do not know just the line of descent from John Collins
the Methodist preacher, to the author of Collins History,
but I am sure it is the same family.  General Richard
Collins of Maysville is mentioned at least once in the
history, page 49.

Write to the Editor of the Kentucky Historical Society
Magazine, Frankfort, Ky., and I am sure they can put
you in touch with present day descendants.  You see I am
taking you at your work andnot going to any trouble
about this matter.

If you do not find in the Collins History or get from the
Historical Society, just what you want, let me know and I
will see if I cant assist you.

Again thanking you for your kindnesses, I am,

Sincerely yours,

CKH/K


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