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J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1839 December 1

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 03

Scope and content note

Sent care of Dr. Thomas Willson. Letter urges Anna to visit with family in Cheston [Chestertown] also contains family news including marriages and the death of Mr. Fenwick. A note mentions Big Mary following Little Polly’s example of purchasing more slaves. Includes transcript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839 December 1

Access restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Washington College Archives & Special Collections Repository

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