"Devoted Sister," Minna Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "sister" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, 1850 January
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from "devoted mother," Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to "Bec," Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.
Dates
- Creation: 1850 January
Creator
- From the Collection: Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849) (Person)
- From the Collection: Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository