Collection: Winafred Bird letter | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains a letter written by Bird in Lower Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina, dated 5 May 1822, to her son John Goodson Falls of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Bird asked that he visit her and that she might join him in Tuscaloosa. The letter also includes news of family and friends.

Dates

1822 May 5

Creator

Bird, Winafred (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical/Historical note

Winafred Bird was in Sumter County in May of 1822.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 item, 1 piece)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A letter from Bird dated 5 May 1822, from Lower Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina to her son John Goodson Falls of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Bird asked that he visit her and that she might join him in Tuscaloosa.

Provenance

Bequest of Florence Smith Goodson, 1979

General

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