Woodlief, Anne, 1793-1860 to Aaron Jeffery

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GLC#
GLC01896.027-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1861-1865
Author/Creator
Woodlief, Anne, 1793-1860
Title
to Aaron Jeffery
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 23 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Expressing shock over Aaron's choice to become a student. She did not think he was "earnest enough to be willing to use the self denial that will be necessary in order to be a student," but says she will no longer oppose his decision. Offers Aaron advice about studying, including practicing his Latin, and suggestions for a place to stay.

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