Mary W. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, to "Aunt"
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 1
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Scope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding "she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family." Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to "Auntie". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.
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