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Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her daughter-in-law Emma concerning her letter, crops, faith, and Katie's schooling

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Elizabeth wrote her daughter-in-law Emma but refers to her as daughter and signed the letter your devoted mother till death. The letter stated how precious Emma's recent letter was. Elizabeth updated Emma on the crops and livestock. Elizabeth encouraged Emma to be a good Christian and to encourage her husband William to do the same. Elizabeth told Emma that she would love to have Katie stay with them and go to school at Cedar Bluff. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 452

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Title(s): 
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her daughter-in-law Emma concerning her letter, crops, faith, and Katie's schooling
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
June 21, 1880
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.2038-.1
Previous Number(s): 
75207
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Drew Manuscript Collection
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