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Richmond (Va.)--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Mary Ellen Vaten Letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01392
Content Description

Ten page letter from an unknown person to Mary Ellen Vaten. In it the writer describes an elegant dinner with a judge, colonel, and reverend, among others, and also Papa's new decorations paintings in their house in order to accommodate guests. She explains that the house is in "apple pie" order. There is also lengthy descriptions of wedding plans, and family happenings.

Dates: 1859 October 8