Lettie [Lavalette] [?], "Falkland", [Prince Edward County], [Virginia], to Nina [Powell],[Alexandria, Virginia], 22 March 1867.

Containers:

Box-folder 5:2

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by Gen[eral] Schofield; describes the "demoralizing" incident of one of the county men running off with a Negro girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.

Physical description:

ALS.

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