Written by
Copeland, Ann Hurst, American, born 1843
Received by
Copeland, John H., American, 1837 - 1892
Date
February 18, 1861
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 9/16 × 9 in. (19.2 × 22.9 cm)
Description
This letter was written on February 18, 1861, by Ann Hurst Copeland to her husband John H. Copeland. The letter details the recent betrothals of several friends and Ann, who signed the letter "Annuk," comments she has been ill. She also expresses her devotion to Copeland, writing "It is not a half an hour in the day that my thoughts are not on thee." She also mentions that her portrait is included with the letter and she hopes to receive a portrait from him in return.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place made
Suffolk, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
letters (correspondence)
Topic
Communities
Correspondence
Families
Free communities of color
Social life and customs
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.174.7.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4a71667-d591-4262-9813-f46a60aa644f

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