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Mrs. E. J. Clarke Letter, 1840 July 10

 File — Box: 4257.026, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Letter from Mrs. E. J. Clarke of Talladega, Alabama, to her friend Isabella Morrison of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, describing the pain of losing her son and the joy her infant daughter brought. She also describes her house in Talladega, and although she says it is beautiful, she wants to return to New Hampshire. She states that it is harder to buy goods, because Southern money is depreciating.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840 July 10

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.2091 E. J. Clarke Letter

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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