Selina Lloyd Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to "Charlie" Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1859 November 29
Scope and Contents
A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.
Dates
- Creation: 1859 November 29
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