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Letters mostly from Nancy Bridges "mother" to Lydia McLendon

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

1. Henderson, Texas (no date) from “NB” to “Lydia” re: trouble in the family between Sally, David and John.

2. Henderson, Texas, December 8 (no year) from Nancy Bridges to Lydia re: her bad treatment by Jose and wondering where to live.

3. Henderson, Texas, Jan the 17 (no year), from Nancy Bridges to Lydia re: her bad treatment by Jose and offer to stay in Mrs. Carlton’s home.

4. From “Mama” to Mattie Lou (no date or place), re: making mayhaw jelly.

5. Clayton, Panola Co., September 7 (no year), from “Mother McLendon” to Lydia Ann, re: family news, encourages them to move to Texas from Troy.

6. From “ma” to “my own dear girl..” (Mattie Lou), (no date or place) re: planting potatoes, Sallie moving to Timpson.

7. From "your mama" to Mattie Lou (no date or place) re: freezing weather.

Dates

  • Creation: 1849-1933

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository

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