Auctions--Virginia
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John H. Watrous Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 01485
Content Description
Four page letter addressed to Cousin Sarah from Richmond, Va. Watson describes the abundance of food and goes into great detail of the description of their cook. His choice of words are a gross exaggeration of her appearance and quite offensive. He also mentions attending an auction selling enslaved individuals. He writes that all of the ladies for sale were dressed quite elegantly and fetched a large sum. In his closing comments he mentions that he feels well suited to the area like it...
Dates:
1859 Jan 10
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center