Houston, Texas 1850 April 22

Scope and content:

Personal and family news, including his being ill with asthma, his children's health, and the improved health of Constantine; inquiries on whether or not he will stay in Fluvanna and advice on buying land; thinks that "a man with negroes can make more at farming and stock raising" in Texas; financial matters and settlement of their mother's estate

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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