Rose Winder, Pembroke, to Alexander C. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1842 June 4
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught "to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, & the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear "the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg" and mentions that "some of my favourites have signed the pledge."
Dates
- Creation: 1842 June 4
Creator
- From the Collection: Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository