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Cary (Caroline Lambert) to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 August

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 31
Identifier: id85644

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Recommends Abbott's Young Christian for Elizabeth to read. Hopes Dr. Empie will remain as their minister. Her father feels that when people learn that he [Empie] is opening a classical school he will get more students than he can take. If he cannot remain in Richmond, it is said that he will go to the Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fears many people will leave Monumental Church if Dr. Empie preaches at the other.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837 August

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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