Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Sarah C. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia, 19 March 1809

Abstract

Jane C. Charlton, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Sarah C. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia. Mention of the harsh winter; there have been many parties, several of which were given by Mrs. Mason; did not attend any of the dancing parties, but did go to many card parties, because they are not as crowded, but are more fun; mention also of a party given by Mr. Radford; tells of a visit by Sally Browne, who has grown up quite a bit; Maria Savage is still there; teases about Eliza (Wright) Mayo becoming a matron and dressing "in the antique style"; tells of a duel fought between Mr. Jones and Mr. Cabell, two students at the College, and that both have been expelled; Mr. Jones received a wound to his thigh, which will more than likely render him a cripple; asks if she has seen Mrs. Ann E. Callaway, and comments that "perhaps matrimony has made as great a change in her sentiments as in Eliza Mayo's"; expects a dull Spring, as the Bishop, James Madison, has prohibited parties; regards to and from Mrs. Camp, S. Jackson, Mrs. Anderson, and the Brackens. 3 pages. autograph letter signed. Including typescript. 2 pages.