Charles Blair Burwell, Dayton, Ala. to Frances K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1841 June 20
Scope and Contents
June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland “thrown higher than a pine by reformers”. Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre’s death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza’s music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell’s letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.
Dates
- Creation: 1841 June 20
Creator
- From the Collection: Burwell family (Person)
- From the Collection: Catlett family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository