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[18]59 December 28 . George W. ALS to "darling sister" [Kittie]; Petersburg, [Virginia]

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Box 4
Abstract:
Describes Christmas in Petersburg, Virginia, briefly mentioning African Americans' extended celebrations and comparing Southern and Northern traditions. Notes on churches and Christmas decorations. Writes of a fellow store clerk leaving, possibly to go further south, and his desire to go into business with him. Forwarding a wedding card from an acquaintance, and notes his disinclination to marry soon. Explains why Lizzie is "not the girl for me," emphasizing her deceitfulness, and asks for advice about how to break off his correspondence with her. Describes a white porcelain angel he received as a Christmas present from Emma Young, which he reciprocated with a book of William Cullen Bryant's poems. Includes an excerpt of a Thomas Moore poem. Hints at his courtship with Emma Young.
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6 pages

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