Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy at Williamsburg, 1852 April 22
Scope and Contents
Met Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale “ as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.” Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton’s and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and “little lady feels sufficiently married.” Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.
Dates
- Creation: 1852 April 22
Creator
- From the Collection: Saunders, Robert, 1805-1868 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository