Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899 to Edward Archer

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GLC#
GLC01896.024-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
August 7, 1858
Author/Creator
Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899
Title
to Edward Archer
Place Written
Norfolk, [Va.]
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love with Miss Tyler: "...[she] is married so you have lost your chance there." Also, writes that she knows he is "...surrounded by temptations [prostitution?] & I pray God you may have strength given you to resist them manfully."

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