Juliana Dorsey, Mobile, Alabama, to her son John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia., 1848 June 21

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: id164108

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Scope and Contents

Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Dates

Creation: 1848 June 21

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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