G.R. Coupland, Inglewood, to brother John R. Coupland, Elkridge Landing, Maryland, 1841
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- Box 1, Folder 1
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Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.
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