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Philip L. Lee to James Lee, 1835 July

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, Item: 1

Scope and Contents

A letter fragment, dated [July?] 1835, presumably from Philip Ludwell Lee to his father, James Lee. From what is legible, it seems that Philip is somewhere along the James River. He mentions the family he is staying with and the friends he visits He writes that he spends evenings with “Mr Riley” smoking “segars” and tells his father that Mr. Riley regrets him not being there to smoke with them.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 July

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet

Language

From the Sub-Series: English