Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Sarah C. Watts, New London, Virginia, 14 July 1808

Abstract

Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Sarah C. Watts, New London, Virginia. Eliza (Wright) Mayo has gone to North Carolina to stay with her new in-laws, and seems very happy; tells of various speeches delivered in Williamsburg on July 4th, one on universal suffrage delivered by Mr. Greenhill, one on civil liberties delivered by Mr. Bushrod(?) Washington "(a Nephew of the immortal General's)," and another delivered by Mr. McCandellish, sic, McCandlish, which was a eulogy on George Washington; Mrs. Pardice, sic, gave a ball which was too crowded; Mrs. Camp's girls have gone, including Maria Moody; students at the College of William and Mary (?) are also leaving fast, and relates ill-feelings toward them; Mr. Anderson, a teacher, may be moving to Lynchburg; has heard she is to be married, and asks for the initials of his name and other details. 3 pages. Autograph letter signed, Including typescript. 2 pages.