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J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Willson, 1843 August 27

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 07

Scope and content note

Letter regarding news of family and friends, the death of Rebecca’s child Frances, prediction that Anna’s child will be a boy, Julia being godmother to that child, and a story of a local women’s fears of dying in childbirth. Julia also apologizes for addressing the previous letter to Martha instead of Anna. Includes transcript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843 August 27

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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