Thompson, Mary, Bedford Springs, Norfolk and Elizabeth City, to Mrs. Francis M. Lewis, Norfolk, Virginia, and Belfast, Ireland, 1827 August 23-1830 May 25
Scope and Contents
Concerning the benefits of the spring waters; "sub-rosa" gambling at the springs; descriptions of other visitors to Bedford; going-away gifts (braclets); reflection on General Scott's "turbulence" over the appointment of General McComb; possibility of Presidential intervention in the dispute; visit of Mary Thompson's mother and sisters; finishing of the church in Norfolk and consecration in November 1828; elopement of Henry Granberry and Prudence Nimmo; presidential election of Jackson; travels of Mr. Thompson; "dietary" restrictions of Mr. John Randolph; more on the possibility of General Scott's dismissal by the President; visit to Mr. Carroll in Baltimore; death of General Jackson's wife; death of Mary Thompson's infant son; Mrs. Lewis' and Mrs. Neale's return from Ireland; purchase of a new harp; description of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; general family news and health.
Dates
- Creation: 1827 August 23-1830 May 25
Creator
- From the Collection: Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870 (Person)
- From the Collection: Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849 (Person)
- From the Collection: Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 (Person)
- From the Collection: Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 (Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896 (Person)
- From the Collection: Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858 (Person)
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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