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J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young at Eastern Neck, Maryland, 1840 May 30

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 05

Scope and content note

Sent care of Dr. Thomas Willson. Letter talks of the family news including Ben’s difficulty in finding a position, it also mentions the general feelings regarding the administration’s reaction to the Great Natchez tornado. Includes transcript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840 May 30

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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