Alexander C. Garrett, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to "brother" Dr. Robert M. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1850 May 31
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt "very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.
Dates
- Creation: 1850 May 31
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