Letters mostly from Nancy Bridges "mother" to Lydia McLendon
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
- From the Collection: McLendon-Ballard, Mattie Lou (Person)
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