Braithwaite, Mary, fl. 1860-1867 to Isora Sayles

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GLC#
GLC03523.32.01-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
9 November 1860
Author/Creator
Braithwaite, Mary, fl. 1860-1867
Title
to Isora Sayles
Place Written
Hinsdale, Illinois
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Writes about the Prince of Wales, Edward Albert, passing through the area. Comments that they had special train cars (the royal train) that were done up in the most beautiful style. Describes the train cars as having silk velvet sofas, white muslin curtains, and rocking chairs. Inquires about the attire that the ladies wear and wants her to send some of the material.

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