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Jane [C. Charlton], Williamsburg, [Virginia], to Sarah C. Watts, Lynchburg, [Virginia], 19 March 1809

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: id108808

Scope and Contents

19 March 1809.  Jane [C. Charlton], Williamsburg, [Virginia], to Sarah C. Watts, Lynchburg, [Virginia].  Mention of the harsh winter; there have been many parties, several of which were given by Mrs. Mason; did not attend any of the dancing parties, but did go to many card parties, because they are not as crowded, but are more fun; mention also of a party given by Mr. Radford; tells of a visit by Sally Browne, who has gorwn up quite a bit; Maria Savage is still there; teases about Eliza [Wright] Mayo becoming a matron and dressing "in the antique style"; tells of a duel fought between Mr. Jones and Mr. Cabell, two students [at the College], and that both have been expelled; Mr. Jones received a wound to his thigh, which will more than likely render him a cripple; asks if she has seen Mrs. Ann E. Callaway, and comments that "perhaps matrimony has made as great a change in her sentiments as in Eliza Mayo's"; expects a dull Spring, as the Bishop [James Madison] has prohibited parties; regards to and from Mrs. Camp, S. Jackson, Mrs. Anderson, and the Brackens.

Dates

  • Creation: 19 March 1809

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet