T. Witherspoon, Greensboro, to Aunt Juliana Dorsey, 1862 February 24

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: id166274

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the "desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is "very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her "dear Alfred's first name"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1862 February 24

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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