Juliana Dorsey, Mobile, Alabama, to John R. Coupland, 1866 May 29

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: id169227

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1866 May 29

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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