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Title |
Letter from Emma Breckinridge, Grove Hill, to her sister,Lucy Gilmer, near Hardins Tavern |
Dates of Creation |
May 21, 1833 |
Scope & Content |
Letter was written by Emma Breckinridge of Grove Hill to her sister, Lucy W. Gilmer, near Hardins Tavern, and dated May 21, 1833. A "melancholy event"; rained, but burial Tuesday, a concourse of people attended; (Gen. James Breckinridge ??) buried with full military honors. We miss him sadly. Letitia Terry's death mentioned. |
Year Range from |
1833 |
Creator |
Breckinridge, Emma G. |
Year Range to |
1833 |
Subjects |
Burials Correspondence Marriage |
Search Terms |
Fincastle Grove Hill (residence) Hardins Tavern (Albemarle County, Virginia) Liberty (now Bedford), Virginia |
People |
?, Francis ?, Homer Campbell, Tom Davis, Anne Gamble, Nancy Gamble, Robert Gilmer, Lucy Mitchell, Martha Mosely, Mrs. ? Phillips, Ellen Terry, Letitia Wilson, Mary |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
005\196951161.JPG |
Number of images |
4 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.161 |
Extent of Description |
1-letter, 4 pages, 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" |