Monk, Esthur, fl. 1853-1857 to John Cripps

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GLC#
GLC03587.30-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 September 1857
Author/Creator
Monk, Esthur, fl. 1853-1857
Title
to John Cripps
Place Written
Clifton, Virginia
Pagination
6 p. : envelope Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to her son about his lack of correspondence. Has worried herself sick thinking about his illness and death. Reports that Miss Lucy has turned down a suitor and discusses the importance of marrying well. Tells Cripps to be careful what he says even in Mexico, as gossip makes its way back home. Mentions a professorship at South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina). Discusses local news. Describes her future travel plans. Imprint in upper left corner reads "Extra Superfine Highly Finished." Envelope hand postmarked 22 September, Rippon, Virginia via New Orleans per steamer and stamped 4 October, Vera Cruz.

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