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Box 01

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Contains 70 Results:

J.R. Compton, at Washington, D.C., letter to Anna M. Young at Prince George's County, Maryland, 1838 April 8

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Sent care of N. Young. Letter comments on Anna’s poor penmanship and her uncle’s new relationship, as well as other family news including the possible death of Emily Brent. Date is written as Palm Sunday. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 April 8

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young at Elmly, 1838 May 21

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Sent care of H. N. young. Letter talks of former pupils and news of family. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 May 21

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1838 June 18

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Letter talks of family news, especially that related to planting season. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 June 18

J.R. Compton, at Georgetown, letter to Anna M. Young at Prince George's County, Maryland, 1839 September 23

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Letter ask about Anna’s summer activities and her break up with Alfred, Julia’s working at a school, and other family news. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1839 September 23

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1838 October 5

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Letter talks about some of the difficulties Anna would face if she became a governess but supports her choice. Also mentions family news, the theft of meat from Mrs. Hall’s farm, Commander Carson’s marriage and his daughter taking a music teacher position. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 October 5

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1838 October 28

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Letter talks about attempts to find a new house, finding a pet dog, other family news. Also asks if Mr. H Young will postpone his New Orleans trip till someone can accompany him so he won’t fall in love with a French woman. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1838 October 28

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young at Rock Hall, Maryland, 1839 July

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Sent care of Dr. Thomas Willson, Anna is hoverness to his children. Letter talks of Julia’s thoughts on Blue China and advice to Anna in her new position. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1839 July

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1839 August 11

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Sent care of Dr. Thomas Willson. Letter conatins family news. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1839 August 11

J.R. Compton letter to Anna M. Young, 1839 August 25

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 03
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Sent care of Dr. Thomas Willson. Letter contains family news and advice for Anna's position as governess. Also mentions death of Anna's mother. Includes transcript.

Dates: 1839 August 25