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Mary Browne to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 February 1

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 28
Identifier: id84537

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents [Enclosed with above] Expects a detailed account of John Williamson's wedding. Sends a "box of trifles" including a belt she wore once, and paw-paw seeds for Alexander. Cousin Norborne took greater interest in George Southall than ever in anyone else. Has long had an attachment to Mr. Anderson, and he to her, but she had to promise her father not to marry Mr. Anderson without his consent, which will never be given. Feels a visit to Williamsburg would "awaken regret for the past and make the future more gloomy." Warns them never to mention Mr. Anderson in their letters. Deprecates self as a "source of trouble to all who are dearest to me and... a burden to myself."

Dates

  • Creation: 1836 February 1

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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