Letter by an English Immigrant Woman, 1843 November 6

Summary

Date:

1843 November 6

Extent:

.1 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Letter by an English Immigrant Woman, ms4673, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one letter written by S. Richards to her sister, Mrs. Goffe Halford in England. The letter discusses the perilous journey of Richards' and her family to Georgia, her thoughts on slavery in the area, her consideration of acquiring an enslaved person, her young sons' future, and the high cost of goods in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Georgia -- Emigration and immigration.

Places:

Penfield (Ga.)
Great Britain -- Emigration and immigration -- History.

Preferred citation:

Letter by an English Immigrant Woman, ms4673, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia Libraries.