John Jerdone, Jedburgh, Scotland to his brother Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1783 June 27

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id177825

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.

Dates

Creation: 1783 June 27

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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