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James Lee to Louisa Lee, 1835 July 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5, Item: 6

Scope and Contents

A letter, dated July 20, 1835, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Louisa Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. James informs Louisa that “except [for] occasional affections of the bowels” he has been in “pretty good health” since she has left. He mentions that “Louisa and Katy go off on Thursday next with their owners….” He promises to next write a letter to Virginia, his daughter.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 July 20

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet

Language

From the Sub-Series: English