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Sarah and J. Goodman, to her parents, Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1837 February 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id108122

Scope and Contents

Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837 February 14

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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