Letter from S. A. Richards to Ellen Call Long on the death of her daughter Mary Louisa Long

Letter from S. A. Richards to Ellen Call Long on the death of her daughter Mary Louisa Long

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Tallahassee (Fla.)

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From Florida Memory: Letter, July 9, 18__, S. A. Richards, Cape May, to Ellen Call Long, 4 pp., regarding her daughter Sarah's wedding, the death of her daughter Louisa, and other family matters: ''I am left without a daughter, and my house is solitary. Ben I hope will remain with me. . . I was glad to come to Cape May for a change of place and association, as well as for a change of air -- which was very necessary as the city was excessively warm. I am with my Father and several of the family, and find the change very beneficial. I wrote to you whilst in Florida, but from what your father said, I fear you never received my letters. Nothing . . . prevented my visiting you but dear Lou's illness. . . she was only confined to her room about three days . . . her end was peace. . . Selina is still living in Jersey City and I think rather prefers it to New York now. . . I must not forget to tell you that I have two grandchildren . . .''

Richards, S. A.

Original digital item located in Florida Memory. https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/181059

1857-07-09?

English

Letters

CALL FAMILY PAPERS - Box: 1 Folder: 17 Item: 22

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