Letters, 1974
Scope and Contents
Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English French Dutch;Flemish
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 26.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository