Margaret Ritchie Stone, to Charlotte Ritchie Gittings, Baltimore, 1861 October 8
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for "poor Erskine" and willingness to write his mother; "grand display of military" and comments by "foreigners attached to the staff"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; "female spies in Balt as well as in Washington"; sale of some beautiful lace; "no fear of war in our midst"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 October 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository