Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Trenton, to Mrs. Henrietta M. Ross, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 1823

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1823.06.25
Creator:
Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863
Scope and content:

"Our lamented Brother" [John Gibson] arrived from Canton 9 days before his death. He had been ill at sea; "died of a suffusion on the brain (caused by a bilious obstruction improperly treated ..."). Elizabeth gives a long account of his illness and the family's reaction. Letter continues on June 27th and 28th and 30th. Recounts trials of young Philadelphia lady and husband in Arkansas territory spending the winter in a windowless log cabin. Mr. Gibson is so busy they cannot leave Philadelphia again this year. She will try to find a companion to accompany her to see her "dear sister." "Our poor Brother" brought fine tea from Canton.

Language:
English.

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