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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01896.024 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters and documents relating to the Jeffery/Woodlief families and naval matters |
| Title | Roberta Jeffery to Edward Archer discussing general news |
| Date | 7 August 1858 |
| Author | Jeffery, Roberta (fl. 1850-1900) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love with Miss Tyler: "...[she] is married so you have lost your chance there." Also, writes that she knows he is "...surrounded by temptations [prostitution?] & I pray God you may have strength given you to resist them manfully." |
| Subjects | Children and Family Marriage Religion Morality and Ethics Catholicism Women's History Sexuality |
| People | Jeffery, Roberta (fl. 1850-1900) Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) |
| Place written | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |