Juliana Dorsey, to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia. Postmarked Mobile, Alabama., 1848 July 13

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: id164111

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Scope and Contents

Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.

Dates

Creation: 1848 July 13

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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