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J.R. Compton letter to M. & A. Young at Elsington, undated

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Letter implores the girls to be better about arriving at church on time. Includes transcript.

Dates: undated

"God & the Infidels" poem translated from French by Julia Compton, 1834 August 15

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection contains materials from the Smyth, Young, Willson, and Strong families that have resided at Trumpington Manor for over three centuries. Much of the collection is the correspondence of Anna Young of Washington D.C. who married into the Willson family at Trumpington. Much of the later material was compiled by Mildred Strong, including the research on the Smyth family.This collection contains four series: Young family papers; Willson family papers; Smyth family...
Dates: 1834 August 15

J.R. Compton, at Georgetown, letter to Aloysia Young at Prince George's County, Maryland, 1836

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Sent care of Notley Young. Letter regarding women's fashion. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1836

Julia R. Compton letter to Anne M. Young at Prince George's County, Maryland, 1836 September 13

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Sent care of Notley Young. Letter tells of Julia's trip into Washington D.C., errands including exchanging notes for silver and cleaning of cloaks, as well as news of family including the Semmes family search for land out West. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1836 September 13

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, April 29

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Letter is addressed to Martha Young. Most likely written in 1837. Includes transcript.

Dates: April 29

Julia R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1837 March 21

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Sent care of Notley Young. Letter tells of a visit from Mrs. Hall and her girls and a Miss Kitty. It also describes some of the Georgetown residents. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1837 March 21

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1837 August 13

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Sent care of Notley Young. Letter regarding concern over recent illness in the Young family. Also talks of various nuptials including an upcoming one between Col. Carberry and Mrs. Tyre, as well as Miss Carson's previous engagements. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1837 August 13

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1837 October 6

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Sent care of Notley Young. Letter regarding family news and tabacco farming.

Dates: 1837 October 6

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1837 December 2

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Letter talks of home improvements. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1837 December 2

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young at Elmly, 1838 January 8

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Sent by way of Rev. R. D. Woodley regarding family and Holiday season news. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 January 8