Letter: Mary Jane Chester, Columbia, to John Chester, Jackson, 1840

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Letter written by Mary Jane Chester at the Columbia Female Institute, Columbia, Tennessee, to her brother John in Jackson, Tennessee, dated October 28, 1840. Complains that she had to write a composition last week and this was very difficult since she used to rely on their mother to help her write even a letter. Notes the school is strict. They have to study until 9 pm and then go to bed. A little bell governs their activities.

The letter is written on a sheet of paper that includes an advertisement for the school with prices.

Identifier

sc.0025.001_003.001

Date

1840 October 28

Keywords

Chester, Mary Jane.

Recommended Citation

"Letter: Mary Jane Chester, Columbia, to John Chester, Jackson, 1840" (2021). Documents. 5.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-chester1/5