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Millingtan, Martha L., Wilmington, Delaware, Washington D.C., and Cape May, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Norfolk, Virginia, 1837 January 10-1846 August 8

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 7
Identifier: id111134

Scope and Contents

Concerning the Christmas season in Wilmington; health of family; upcoming community fair; discouse on Hannah More; mention of correspondence with Sir William Pepys; discussion of books recently read; birth of daughter; Mary Gilpin's arrival from England; Mrs. Sims Journey to New Orleans on the "Alabama" curiosity over performance of "The Magic Flute" congressional debates on the National Bank; death of Mrs. Sims; growth of the city of Wilmington; general accounts of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1837 January 10-1846 August 8

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.75 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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