Letter to Fanny P. Brown, 1848

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Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter expresses Alexander S. Brown's dissatisfaction with Washington College and a desire to transfer to another school.

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English
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Lexington, Sept 7th 1848

My dear Sister

P.S. Be sure to ask Pa to grant my request in relation to this matter. I forgot to see about that gown- one like Mr. Kent's. I would like to have one. If it does not cost more than it is worth. If Sister J. has one made for me, let it be a cheap substantial one - wadded heavily. Tell Sister J. I will write to her by the next mail. Excuse my writing in this letter so much about the University but it is now uppermost in my thoughts. I would rather go to Wythe, I believe, than anywhere's else - if you had a good College there.

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