M.W. Allen' to her daughter, Miss Honoria O'Grady, Norfolk, Virginia

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1
Extent:
1 page.
Scope and content:

Encourages her to write neat letters, "clear of blots because it looks very ugly;" promises to send a present for every "handsome letter sent;" upset that Grandpapa will not let Grandmama whip her as she has heard that she [HO'G] keeps herself dirty and "kicks up her heels in the street;" praises the value of whipping and studies.

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College of William and Mary
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