Funding: Digitization was made possible by a lead gift from The Polonsky Foundation.
Content: A. L. S., T[heodosia] B[urr] A[lston]. 2 pp. and 1 leaf with endorsement. 4o

Abstract

Reports her arrival; the springs very similar to those of Bedford, if containing any sulphur, the quantity very small; mentions Mr Wilson's attentions during journey; hopes to hear of her husband's operations; suggests that if he visits Rocky River Springs they botanize to pass away time; asks him to bring a volume of botanical dialogues; wishes to analyze the waters. In a postscript asks him to bring some specified wearing apparel; concludes with affectionate expressions from her son and herself.

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NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b11868616
Archives ID: 927
Emmet number: EM. 20001
Archives EAD ID: 279911
Archives Components ID: 4957
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 64231b50-6a3d-0139-729f-0242ac110002

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