Letter, W. L. Lipscomb to Mary Elizabeth Wier, April 3, 1864

Authors

William Lowndes Lipscomb

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Description

Letter, W. L. Lipscomb, Columbus, Mississippi to Mary Elizabeth Wier, Quitman, Mississippi concerning the death of his aunt and her mother, Elizabeth Lipcomb Wier. The letter extols Aunt Wier's qualities, offers condolences, and expresses grief, the hope of meeting her again in heaven, and the wish that her example will urge them all into greater holiness. He also refers to the dark and troubling times and sends the sympathy and love of his wife Tallula.

Transcription

1860-1869

Publication Date

4-3-1864

Subjects

Wier, Mary Elizabeth, 1822-1909; Wier, Elizabeth, 1798-1864; Wier family; Columbus (Miss.); Death; Religion; Motherhood; Grief

Keywords

ASERL

Object Type

text

Format (original)

Correspondence: 1 page ; 25.9 X 20.6 cm.

Format (digital)

PDF

Digital ID

646-3

Source

Mississippi State University Libraries, Special Collections Department, Manuscripts Division, T. C. Wier family papers

Repository

Manuscripts

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Contact Information

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Recommended Citation

T. C. Wier family letters, Special Collections Department, Mississippi State University