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Letter from Johnnie to Watty Watkinson, 1873 June 1

 File — Box: 4257.025, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Letter from Johnnie in Paris, France, to Watty Watkinson in Middletown, Connecticutt, telling her about his activities there. He says he is becoming very "french" in his liking of theater and opera. Although he calls her his "own dear wife" and signs the letter "your old hubby", the envelope is addressed to Miss Watkinson, and it is unclear if they are married.

Dates

  • 1873 June 1

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Extent

From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.2361 Watty Watkinson Letter

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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