Susan Bowdoin Letters to Robert Wash 1811 March 8 - May 11

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Bowdoin, Susan
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The first letter discusses her health and the well-being of many Williamsburg acquaintances, including the Coleman, Tucker, Cabell, Andrews and Skipwith families. Mentions her upcoming trip to S uffolk {Va.}, and the impending marriage of Miss Tyler. Other friends mentioned include: Ferdinand Campbell, Mrs. Gatliffe, Mr. Cary, Miss Bracken, Mr. Browne, Mrs. Seawell, Mr. Mason, and Eliza Prentis. The second letter was written while staying with the family of {St. George} Tucker. Discusses the death of Bishop James Madison and the election of John Bracken as President of the College of William and Mary. Mentions death of {Samuel} Tyler and the appointment of Robert Nelson as Chancellor. {?} Russell died. She has lost many friends on the Eastern Shore: Mrs. Eyre, Dr. Lyon, Dr. Evans, and W{illia}m Savage. Writes about the escape of Maria {Teackle} Parker from the Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. Eliza {?} is with Charlotte Dickson on a visit to {Robert} Saunders and Mrs. Mary Anne Hunter. Has been with Tuckers since November 1. Will stay until going back to the Eastern Shore in July. F{erdinand Stewart} Campbell married {Elizabeth Corbin Griffin} Gatlief. Doctor C{harles} Carter has returned to Williamsburg. S{arah Trebell} Galt married {William} Browne. Sends good wishes from Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Skipwith, Mrs. Cocke, Mrs. Tazewell and love from {Frances Bland Tucker} Coalter. {John} Coalter has {St. George} Tucker's seat on the Court of Appeals and his family will move to a farm within two miles of Richmond.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1942
Arrangement:

The items are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
2 items.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Theater - Virginia - Richmond - History