Lizzy (Elizabeth Keckley), Mansfield, to Fanny Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1842

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Box 1, Folder 14
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Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux: Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.

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