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Box 4273.001

 Container

Contains 1 Collection or Record:

Letter from Caroline to Her Cousin, 1861 February 4

 Item — Box: 4273.001, Folder: 001
Scope and Contents This collection contains one handwritten letter from Caroline to her cousin whose name is illegible. Written from Henrico, presumably in Virginia, the letter is written in a very flowery, poetic style and quotes various poets. She discusses various friends and family members and mentions staying in Richmond during Christmas. She specifically mentions a cousin who is ill and had her tongue burned with caustic by her doctor. Of particular interest is her discussion of the political...
Dates: 1861 February 4