Mary F. G. Browne, Jefferson county, Kentucky, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 January 17
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Little Norborne died October 15, after "gradually declining for several months..." Judy and Jenny [Virginia] are living in town this winter so they can go to school. Virginia is very pretty. "There is little danger of young lady being admired here without she has a large fortune." Sally has been visiting Laura Booth. Acccording to rumor, John [M.G. Browne] and Laura will be married in the spring. Prices are high, flour is double the price when they came, "selling at $9 1/2 dollars-- wood five Dollar a cord and coal 25... [torn] women hiring for $4 [torn] dollars. These things and tight sleeves are all you hear talked of." Louisville has an over supply of doctors. Mentions Richard Taliaferro, Aunts Susan and Margaret and other relatives.
Dates
- Creation: 1837 January 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Galt family (Family)
- From the Collection: Galt, Alexander D. II, 1827-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Elizabeth Judith, 1816-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1744-1808 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1819-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Rogers Harrison (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, William Richard, 1818-1892 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository