Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 8, 1853

Authors

John Gordan Davis Boyd

Files

Description

In this handwritten letter, dated December 8, 1853, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb explaining why his response to her letter was delayed and asks for her forgiveness. Boyd goes on to say he is doing well with his studies and compliments their cousin, Willie, as being about the best in the class. Boyd goes on to speak of a recent visit with their uncle, Kosciusko politics, and his desire to see "Miss Fannie" again.

Publication Date

12-8-1853

Time Period

1850-1859

Subjects

Correspondence; Families; College students

Keywords

letters; families; college

Geographic Location

Madisonville (Miss.)

Object Type

text

Format (original)

correspondence: 3pp

Format (digital)

PDF

Digital ID

MFM_MSS_004_1853-12-08_Letter

Source

Mississippi State University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections Division, Manuscripts Unit, Hays-Ray-Webb Collection, Box 1, Folder 21

Repository

Manuscripts Unit

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Rights

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Contact Information

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Recommended Citation

Hays-Ray-Webb collection, Archives and Special Collections Division, Mississippi State University Libraries, Mississippi State University