Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to "Auntie", No year, August 24
Scope and Contents
Has found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.
Dates
- Creation: No year, August 24
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