Mary Jones letter, 1851 September 1

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Jones, Mary, 1808-1869
Date:
1851 September 1
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mary Jones letter, ms2714, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Philadelphia, September 1, 1851, "My dear sister" (possibly meant Susan Mary Cumming), signed "Mary Jones," regarding sewing, vacation, visitors, and the health of her family.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Jones (1808-1869), daughter of Joseph Jones and Sarah Anderson, married her first cousin Charles Colcock Jones of Liberty County, Ga., in 1830. --Clarke, Erskine. Dwelling Place. p. 488. Hargr Ref F292.L6 C58 2005.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Mary Jones letter, ms2714, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.