"Daughter" [Eliza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to "aunt" [Mrs. Sarah B. Floyd, Burkes Garden, Va.]., [1839 or 1840] March 11
Scope and Contents
Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.
Dates
- Creation: [1839 or 1840] March 11
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository