Box 3
Contains 6 Results:
Cordelia Lee to cousin "Lud", 1853 November 29
A letter, dated November 29, 1853, from Cordelia Lee, “Cousin ‘Dely,” to her cousin “Lud,” presumably short for Ludwell. Cordelia shares news about family and friends and asks him to do the same.
Ludwell Philip Slater to Virginia Slater, 1863 July 29
Letter from Albemarle County, Virginia, 1864 November 20
The sender, "V," writes to her mother. She mentions being away from home for a long time and also tells her mother that she is in school “up here” in Albemarle County, Virginia. Dated October 20, 1864.
Cordelia Slater to Jimmie Gray, 1874 January 8
A letter, dated January 8, 1874, from Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia to Jimmie Gray. This draft of a letter to Gray is a carefully written response to his professions of love (see letter from December 8, 1873). It appears she proofread this draft and made changes in blue ink with the original draft in black ink.
Loyd H.C. to Cordelia Slater, 1882 February 12
A letter, dated February 12, 1882, from “Loyd H.C.” in Eltham, Virginia to Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Loyd H.C. describes recent social events and news from friends.
Note to Colonel West, undated
An undated, unsigned note addressed to Colonel West asking permission to pass the federal lines to go to school.