Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia

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Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love "to all friends"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday "much indisposed" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant.

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College of William and Mary
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