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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06348.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1850 |
| Title | Jason Brown to Ruth Brown inquiring if she has been married and discussing family business |
| Date | 1 November 1850 |
| Author | Brown, Jason (1823-1912) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Inquires if she has been married and discusses family business. Hears rumors that Ruth has been married to a Mr. Thompson, and wishes to know if it is true. In fact, Ruth had married Henry Thompson, a neighbor at North Elba, one month earlier. Also discusses the various movements of members of the family, including John Brown. |
| Subjects | African American History Marriage Women's History |
| People | Brown, Jason (1823-1912) Brown, Ruth (1829-1904) Brown, John (1800-1859) |
| Place written | Akron, Ohio |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |