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  1. letter - August 4, 1827

    Letter dated August 4, 1827 from Mary Gilmer to her sons Hamer and Francis at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. This was written while she was visiting her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, at Bozrah, Connecticut. Postmarked Norwich, Connecticut, August 8, 1827. She tells of her visit and inquires about happenings at home while she has been traveling.

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    Letter dated February 26, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's school, New London, carried by Mr. Dabney. Says that Mr. Peachy Gilmer is to go to Superior Court in Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties. Very newsy letter with many events mentioned including recent deaths and a suicide in the community, mentions a visiting preacher, music and French lessons that Emma is taking, and other gossip.

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    Letter dated March 8, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's, New London. News of relatives and friends, plans for marriages, parties, and local events. Mr. Cobb is mentioned.

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