Carter Coupland, Inglewood, to cousin Tiffy (Tariffa Cocke), Evergreen, 1841 February 8

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: id161709

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Scope and Contents

Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love "to all friends"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday "much indisposed" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.

Dates

Creation: 1841 February 8

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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