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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01896.023 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters and documents relating to the Jeffery/Woodlief families and naval matters |
| Title | Rober Archer to Edward R. Archer discussing travel and domestic issues |
| Date | 31 January 1858 |
| Author | Archer, Robert (fl. 1840) |
| Additional authors | Archer, Frances |
| Recipient | Archer, Edward R. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Three separate entries [one written by Robert Archer, another by Frances Archer, and the third by an unidentified writer which is incomplete] to their son, Edward, all written on the same date. Mr. Archer writes of his son's arrival in Madina, happenings at home, recent births, Mrs. Archer's return from Norfolk, family news, hard times for business, ship building, and changing of personnel as ship commander and chief, respectively. Mrs. Archer writes of her two month stay in Norfolk with Edward's sister, a newly acquired housekeeper, his niece, parties in Norfolk, health of family friends [the Loyall's], Christmas past, family and friends, and other affairs. |
| Subjects | Genealogy Navy Military History Women's History Holidays and Celebrations Children and Family Economics Industry Finance Maritime Health and Medical Travel |
| People | Archer, Robert (fl. 1840) Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Industry; Banking & Economics; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |