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[Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson - July 11, 1855]

Description: Letter from H. W. Ragland to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Ragland describes how Johnson is an independent, and will likely be a problem just as much as Pease in the process of trying to win the election. The Gazette newspaper will also put out information against Dickson. Ragland talks about what other newspapers talk about, and his thoughts about whether he thinks they're accurate.
Date: July 11, 1855
Creator: Ragland, H. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, August 11, 1855]

Description: Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, detailing her trip to the Virginia shore. Her sister Sarah Chauncey and brother -in-law William L. Savage are with her. She discusses Elizabeth's plan to buy farmland in Accomack County, Virginia, sending her cousin $25 dollars to assist. She mentions the money Elizabeth will be receiving from Andrew Donaldson Campbell's estate in Scotland.
Date: August 11, 1855
Creator: Booth, Henrietta Chauncey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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