Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 70,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World to soldiers’ letters from World War II and Vietnam. Explore primary sources, visit exhibitions in person or online, or bring your class on a field trip.

Back to Collection Search

Andrews, Edmund (fl. 1820) to George Andrews

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04601.10 Author/Creator: Andrews, Edmund (fl. 1820) Place Written: Natchez, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1820 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 32 x 19.5 cm

Summary of Content: Writes to his uncle in Dover, New Hampshire and relays that the southwestern part of the country is suffering from a yellow fever epidemic. Informs him which family members have fallen ill and who has recovered. Updates him on the travels and businesses of family and acquintances. States that he cannot move into the city until they have ascertained whether or not the fever will return next summer. Discusses the cotton market. Gives regards and asks him to update him on family and friends at home.

People: Andrews, Edmund, fl. 1820
Andrews, George, fl. 1820

Historical Era: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860

Subjects: Medical HistoryHealth and MedicalEpidemicYellow FeverFrontiers and ExplorationChildren and FamilyBusiness and FinanceCottonCommerceMerchants and TradeAgriculture and Animal Husbandry

Sub Era: The First Age of Reform

Order a Copy Citation Guidelines for Online Resources

Copyright Notice: The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.