Letter, Mansfield Lovell to Emily; 22 September 1861

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Letter, Mansfield Lovell to Emily; 22 September 1861

Identifier: mus_m058_001

Description: From the Lovell (Mansfield) Letters. Letter from Mansfield Lovell to his wife Emily, dated 22 September 1861, was written from Bowling Green, Kentucky, where Lovell was awaiting orders following his attachment to the Confederate Army. Lovell asserts that he will take every opportunity to write, encourages his wife to travel to Kentucky, and gives directions for her travel. He described the monetary difference between Kentucky and Tennessee. In closing the letter he greets his three children whom he names as Josie, Mamie, and Kiddie.

Creator: Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884.

Date: 22 September 1861

Format: Digital reproduction of a 4-page 10" x 8" letter.

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Collection: M058 Lovell (Mansfield) Letters.

Finding Aid: A finding aid for this collection is available online at: https://doi.org/10.18785/fa.M058

Source: Small Collections: Processed, Box 1

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