2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17

Dublin Core

Title

2005.36.323: Unknown to Mother, 1860 February 17

Subject

1860; Mother; Newport; Kentucky; Greenville; Harpers Ferry; Virginia; Frankford; Martha Taylor; Aunt Mary Taylor; Waddy Thompson; John Brown; Robert; Tom; Masquerade; Impersonations; Clothing; Fireworks; Carnival; Dancing; Yankees; Theatre

Description

The author writes to her mother about a Masquerade she recently attended in Newport. She talks of fireworks and Impersonations of “Old John Brown of Harpers ferry.” She also writes of her dislike for the Yankees. 5 handwritten pages.

Creator

Unknown

Source

P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum

Publisher

Bartow History Museum
Auburn University

Date

1860 February 17

Contributor

Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University

Rights

Bartow History Museum

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Manuscript