Colcock, William F. (1804-1889) to Theodora Colcock Hutson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.15 Author/Creator: Colcock, William F. (1804-1889) Place Written: Beaufort County, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1868 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Chides his daughter for not writing. Reports family news, including the fever and treatment received by his "pet child." Discusses the livelihood and recent illness of Charles Jones Hutson, Theodora's husband. Asks to have Aunt Sally, Colcock's wife's sister Sarah Huguenin, instruct her in sewing. Discusses some legal business that he, his brother (named Charles Jones), Theodora's husband and her brother Cornelius Colcock are all involved in.
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