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Correspondence

1859

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Jeremiah Gage To Matthew Gage (3 October 1859), Jeremiah Gage, Matthew Gage Jr. Oct 1859

Jeremiah Gage To Matthew Gage (3 October 1859), Jeremiah Gage, Matthew Gage Jr.

Correspondence

Jeremiah Gage writing to inform his father of the success of his return trip to Oxford, by stage coach. Also lists various expenses, including tuition and room & board for the semester. Mentions various classmates and the growth of Oxford.


S. G. Miller To George Miller (4 June 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller Jun 1859

S. G. Miller To George Miller (4 June 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Concerning George's relationship with his father


Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders Apr 1859

Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Matthew Gage writing of his concern over Mary's health and that of other family members. Also discusses the early frost and its effect on his crop.


Jimmie Unknown To George Miller (6 April 1859), Author Unknown, George Miller Apr 1859

Jimmie Unknown To George Miller (6 April 1859), Author Unknown, George Miller

Correspondence

George's recent hardships and other personal matters


E. C. D. To S. G. Miller (20 March 1859), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller Mar 1859

E. C. D. To S. G. Miller (20 March 1859), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Personal letter from a friend


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 March 6), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Mar 1859

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 March 6), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes of her baby Tom Cobb Gerdine; Tom's nurse (slave) and the differences between "northern" and "southern" children; their sister Lucy Chapin (who came to teach at the Lucy Cobb Institute in January 1859; William L.C. Gerdine's Mississippi plantation; Roxana's dislike of possibly living on a plantation; talks about Washington, GA; and also the possibility of two of her step-sons (Joe and Johnnie) attending the University of Georgia in the future


S. G. Miller To George Miller (5 February 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller Feb 1859

S. G. Miller To George Miller (5 February 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Personal letter to Miller's son


Matthew Gage To Dr. Jerrie Sanders (2 January 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders Jan 1859

Matthew Gage To Dr. Jerrie Sanders (2 January 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Matthew Gage discussing Jeremiah's return trip to Oxford, which leads to a discussion of the bad road and rail conditions; his cotton crop; rising land values and naming conventions for children.


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 December), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Dec 1858

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 December), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes about the move from Athens, GA to the Mississippi plantation outside of West Point; behavior of slaves; possibility of traveling north next summer; Tom Cobb Gerdine's boyhood antics; their father's resemblance to John P. Calhoun; and Judge Joseph Lumpkin of GA


Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage Dec 1858

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Concerning the birth of Jeremiah's nephew (Mary & Jerrie's son) & makes reference to the cotton crop in his post-script


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (19 May 1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Dec 1858

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (19 May 1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes of the raising of Tom Cobb Gerdine and southern children in general; her worries about bringing a slave north to visit with her because of their father's abolitionist views; talking off of her mourning (probably for her brother, Titus Chapin, Jr.) Emily's upcoming marriage (William Day Chapin); the "General"(William L.C. Gerdine) wanting to buy a Texas plantation and her opposition to it


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1862 November 19), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Dec 1858

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1862 November 19), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes of their sister Lucy's spending habits while she visited up north; she mentions "Lizzie" (possibly her step-daughter Elizabeth Gerdine, later Mrs. William Sykes); mentions slaves in household; Thanksgiving and food for the holiday; and their cotton crop


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Dec 1858

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes that Mr. Gerdine has gone for two months to a plantation possibly in Texas. It is unclear from this letter whether Roxana has moved to the West Point, MS area or is still in Athens, GA


Ebws 1.33: Correspondence And Documents, 1859 Dec 1858

Ebws 1.33: Correspondence And Documents, 1859

Correspondence

1859