George W. Lindsay Promise with Samuel W. Murphy

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Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet
Creator:
Lindsay, George W. and Murphy, Samuel W.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

A promise signed and dated between William & Mary students, George W. Lindsay and Samuel W. Murphy on November 25, 1857. The promise reads as follows: "We, the undersigned, do solemly promise never to marry without the others consent. Nothing but death shall dissolve this promise."

Biographical / historical:

George W. Lindsay and Samuel W. Murphy were students at William & Mary in the 19th century.

Rules or conventions:
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