Robert R. Ritchie, Brandon, to Isabella H. Harrison, Washington City, D.C., 1850 July 31
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; "day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription "He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1850 July 31
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