Sarah C. Watts Papers 1807-1809

Access and use

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
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440

Summary

Creator:
Watts Family Jane Charlton
Abstract:
Letters, with a typescript of each, received by Sarah C. Watts from her parents while she was at school in Williamsburg, Va., and from women friends in Williamsburg after returning home to New London and Lynchburg, Va.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The letters from Sarah's parents give advice on marriage and the purchase of goods, as well as giving local news, and the letters from Williamsburg and Surry Co. Va. contain news of social events, local residents and activities at the College of William and Mary including the banning of parties by the President of the College, Bishop James Madison, the formation of a military company by the students and the fighting of a duel.

Biographical / historical:

Sarah C. Watts was from Bedford County, Virginia, and attended Leroy Anderson's female school in Williamsburg, Va.

Acquisition information:
Gift 12/1950
Arrangement:
Organization

Collection is in one series.

Arrangement

Filed in chronological order.

Physical description:
12 items