George Ritchie, "U.S.R. Schr. 'Wolcott'", to Jenny Ritchie., 1849 September 3
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between "Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross"; Mobile as "one of the healthiest cities in the union"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels "Water Witch", "Flint", "Albany", and "Germantown". 4 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 September 3
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