Jno. J. Lloyd, Baltimore, [Maryland], to "sister," Selina Lloyd, Alexandria, D.C. [Virginia], 23 July 1830.

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Box-folder 1:1

Extent:

3 pages.

Scope and content:

Sends his best wishes for her new life with [Charles L.] Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as "Brother Nelson"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Amr. Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.

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ALS.

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