John R. Coupland, Richmond, Virginia, to Susan E. Henley, Williamsburg, Virginia., 1847 October

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: id164105

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Scope and Contents

Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses "the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years" as "the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.

Dates

Creation: 1847 October

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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