Alexander C. Garrett, White Sulphur Springs, to "sister, " n.p., 27 August 1851.

Containers:

Box-folder 1:4

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as "a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for "why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, "the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party," as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.

Physical description:

ALS.

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