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Selina Powell, Winchester, Virginia to Nina Powell, 1857 August 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id172758

Scope and Contents

Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says "brother" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857 August 22

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

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