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Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Pinewood, Virginia, 1856 January 26

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 114
Identifier: id168569

Scope and Contents

Long description of weather conditions in Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves who have suffered; limited work being done on plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside kitchen and servants lost nearly all their belongings, but it seems that all are well; family health and news items.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856 January 26

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 247.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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