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Norman. J. Walker, St. Georges, Bermuda, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 January 22

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: id93307

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Reports that the steamer Eugenie has arrived in Nassau and that Major Heyligery [?] will be remitting a sterling bill to cover the proceeds of the cotton; reports that he is unable to "receive the advance made by the Gov[ernmen]t on this little shipment in Confederate money"; reports that he has received "a long letter from our friend Capt. G[ayle]...dated from Boston Dec. 9th...and he spoke cheerfully of his prospects for an early exchange"; expresses regret that Pearly and Fitzwalter Tyler are not present to participate in the Tableaux planned by Mrs. Walker" states that he will inclose a letter from Mrs. Walker; hopes that JGT will pass through Bermuda on her return home. 3 pp. ALS. Including a recepit, 29 Decm. 1863 for 5 bales of coton received from the steamed Eugenie from Wilmington, [N.C.] sold by the order of J.M. Sexas for the account of [Julia Gardiner] Tyler and purchased by L. Heyligery [?], Nassau for 225.11.6 [pounds sterling]. 1 p. ADS.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 January 22

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

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

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Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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