Thompson, Mary, Norfolk and Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1856 March 10-1857 October 16
Scope and Contents
Concerning continued experiences of "spirtual manifestations" Mary's skepticism; nearby mooring of the Merrimack; concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury being put on retired list; large fire at Conway Whittle's home; discussion of books currently being read; changes in private schools in Norfolk; description of life at the springs; new clergymen in Norfolk; general church news; social gatherings during the Christmas season; invitation to journey to California; the sailing of the Wabash and the Merrimack; death of Imogen (Thompson?); her opinion of Littleton Waller Tazewell; travels of friends, northward and to Europe; Mary Thompson's desire to go to England and France; transfer of Tazewell's properties; Major Pemberton's transfer from Florida to Kansas; visits from family; general news. Clipping enclosed.
Dates
- Creation: 1856 March 10-1857 October 16
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