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Title |
Letter |
Dates of Creation |
March 24, 1840 |
Scope & Content |
Letter headed "My Dear Sister March 24th 1840" [Lucy by context] and written by John Gilmer (must have been hand carried as their is no addressee on this letter). John writes about starting school under Mr. Robertson and having a few days off to visit with friends at Gordonsville and mentions several family members. Also asked about his chickens and eggs at home, expecting Wilson (the overseer) to build a new hen house. |
Year Range from |
1840 |
Year Range to |
1840 |
Subjects |
Chicken houses Chickens Chicks Combs Crackers Eggs Letters School Students Visiting |
Search Terms |
Gordonsville, Virginia |
People |
Gilmer family Gilmer, Harmer Gilmer, Harmer H. (cousin) Gilmer, Isabella (wife of Harmer) Gilmer, John Gilmer, Lucy Gilmer, Mary (Polly) House Gilmer, Mary Peachy Randolph, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Votre, Widow Wilson, Mr. |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
005\196951263.JPG |
Number of images |
2 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.263 |
Extent of Description |
Single sheet, size 8" x 12 1/4" |