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Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, [Virginia], to Sarah C. Watts, New London, [Virginia], 14 July 1808

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: id108794

Scope and Contents

14 July 1808. Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, [Virginia], to Sarah C. Watts, New London, [Virginia]. Eliza [Wright Mayo] has gone to North Carolina to stay with her new in-laws and seems very happy; tells of various speeches delivered in Williamsburg on July 4th, one on universal suffrage delivered by Mr. Greenhill, one on civil liberties delivered by Mr. [Bushrod?] Washington "(a Nephew of the immortal General's)," and another delivered by Mr. McCandellish [sic] [McCandlish], which was a eulogy on [George] Washington; Mrs. Paradice [sic] gave a ball which was too crowded; Mrs. Camp's girls have gone, including Maria Moody; students [at the College of William and Mary?] are also leaving fast, she and relates ill feelings toward them; Mr. Anderson, a teacher, may be moving to Lynchburg; has heard she is to be married and asks for the initials of his name and other details.

Dates

  • Creation: 14 July 1808

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet