- 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.




