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Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Castleton," Staten Island, New York, 1858 December 19

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: id93290

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Encloses a check; wishes she could see New York "all arrayed for the holidays"; discusses her children's excitement over Santa Claus; encloses a letter for Sarah T[hompson] and asks her mother to have David Gardiner deliver it, "if you think it worthwhile to let Sarah receive it David must not seem to know its contents..."; gives news of Charles City Co. neighbors; reports that everyone is "pleased with Margaret's portrait"; asks for 2 yards of cloth for trimming; reports that the President had a letter from Dr. [Sprogue?] and a volume on distinguised clergymen; reports that they are to receive a miniature of the Miles' equestrian statue of Washington; instructs her mother not to send the letter to Sarah "unless you think David's engagement will certainly be consumated..."; sends Christmas greetings to Harry [Beeckman]. 4 pp. ALS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858 December 19

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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