Harriman, Tennessee, June 27, 1919. Postmaster, Chatham, Va. Dear Sir:- In the enclosed stamped envelope, please give me the name of some one in your city who could do some research work in the old records of Pittsylvania Co. for me. If convenient, please give this letter to some party who is familiar with work of this kind, and have them write me. I wish records of who the parents of George Russell, were. George Russell came to Washington Co., N.C., now Tennessee, about 1770, from Pittsylvania Co., Va., where he married Elizabeth _____? I also wish to know the maiden name of Elizabeth and the names of her parents & etc. George Russell’s sister Lydia married William Bean. They also moved to Washington Co. N.C. afterwards Tenn. Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter, I am, Yours very truly, CKH/K ================================================== Transcription copyright © RoaneTNHistory.org 2005. All rights reserved. Archivist: Transcription and scan by G. Anne Sloan