Monk, Esthur (fl. 1853-1857) to John Cripps
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.30 Author/Creator: Monk, Esthur (fl. 1853-1857) Place Written: Clifton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1857 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; 19.8 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
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.
Cripps was General Gadsden's Secretary and a sawyer by profession. Monk was Cripps' mother.
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