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Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 5

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91079

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Inquires as to why she or their mother Juliana McLachlan Gardiner did not accompany Alexander Gardiner to Easthampton; describes dinner party she had given the evening before; mentions having to cancel plans to visit Mrs. George Harrison due to unexpected company; hopes that someone in her family would pay a visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses books and slippers; mentions an interest of the President Tyler in the press; describes the food at a dinner party; discusses clothing. 5 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1845 June 5

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 11.00 Linear Feet (22 Century Boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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