Selina Lloyd, "Mount Vernon", Fairfax County, [Virginia], to Charles L. Powell, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 14 April 1830.

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Box-folder 1:1

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3 pages.

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Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; have had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been "addressed" by Mr. Van Buren, a "jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers," and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.

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ALS.

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