"Devoted Mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "daughter" Rebecca Powell, 1849 February 20
Scope and Contents
Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 February 20
Creator
- From the Collection: Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849) (Person)
- From the Collection: Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository