Mary Lacy Letter, August 6 1856, Page 1

Title

Mary Lacy Letter, August 6 1856, Page 1

Description

First page of a letter from Mary Lacy to her stepdaughter Elizabeth "Bess" Dewey.

Creator

Mary Lacy

Date

August 6, 1856

Identifier

DC0147s: Lacy Family Papers

Text

My dear Bess,
I have just learned that Mr Junkin goes to Charlotte tomorrow & will call by, early in the morning for my note. I have no time to look up the things you want but the next opportunity will send them. The short gown I intended partly for you when I made it. I will send the cap which Priscilla made, & you must keep it and wear it when you sit up. I believe it has never been worn except on such occasions – like the short gown. The old blankets are not so soft as an old petticoat, but we can well spare you one or more if you want them. I need not say I got your letter this morning. There were sixteen letters brought to this house to-day by the mail, one was from Sing

Language

English