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Bland Taliaferro to Cordelia Slater, 1881 July 21

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8, Item: 2

Scope and Contents

A letter, dated July 21, 1881, from Bland Taliaferro at Burgh Westra, Gloucester, Virginia to Cordelia Slater. Taliaferro writes of her love for both Burgh Westra and Williamsburg. She mentions harvesting peaches and making a trip to BelleVille—a family home—and having to stay overnight because their boat was temporarily stuck.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881 July 21

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet

Language

From the Series: English