Sarah C. Watts Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 65 W34
The collection is composed of letters from Sarah Watts' parents giving advice on marriage and the purchase of goods, as well as giving local news. The letters from Williamsburg and Surry County, Virginia contain news of social events, local residents and activities at the College of William and Mary including the banning of parties by the President of the College, Bishop James Madison, the formation of a military company by the students, and the fighting of a duel.
See also Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 15 in Swem Library’s microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68
English
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Sarah C. Watts was from Bedford County, Virginia, and attended Leroy Anderson's female school in Williamsburg, Va. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: Sarah C Watts
0.25 Linear Feet
Filed in chronological order.
When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.
Gift 12/1950
12.00 items
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