Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 26, 1854

Authors

John Gordan Davis Boyd

Files

Description

In this handwritten letter, dated March 26, 1854, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to her previous letter and complimenting her on how much he enjoyed it due to it's confirmation that she had found joy in her faith once more. He goes on to talk of his own faith and failings. He goes on to advise her on overcoming her fear of speaking up in front of people she feels are her superiors. He concludes by advising her on schools for their cousin, Fanny.

Publication Date

3-26-1854

Time Period

1850-1859

Subjects

Correspondence; Families; College students; Religion

Keywords

letters; families

Object Type

text

Format (original)

correspondence: 4pp

Format (digital)

PDF

Digital ID

MFM_MSS_004_1854-03-26_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