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Charlotte Balfour, "Ceeleys" Elizabeth County, Virginia, to "Betsey" (Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting), Bull Run, Prince William County, Virginia, 1799 February 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id112775

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent "pleuricy"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; "she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1799 February 28

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English

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From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

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