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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01896.094 |
| From Archive Folder | Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works |
| Title | Richard W. Jeffery to Aaron Jeffery about Aaron's education |
| Date | 5 December 1872 |
| Author | Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) |
| Recipient | Jeffery, Aaron |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering." Richard also mentions their acquaintance William R. Galt, a photograph received of their cousin Fanny [Timberlake], his confining schedule, and the building of an ice making factory. |
| Subjects | Education Philosophy Literature and Language Arts Photography Women's History Building Construction Industry Children and Family |
| People | Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) Jeffery, Aaron (fl. 1855-1900) Galt, William R. (fl. 1867-1872) Timberlake, Fanny (fl. 1972) |
| Place written | Petersburg, Virginia |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Arts & Literature; Industry |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |