Letter from Milcha Townsend to S. D. Cabaniss, 1866
Item
Title
Letter from Milcha Townsend to S. D. Cabaniss, 1866
Description
Letter from Milcha Townsend, a class 1 heir in Leavenworth, Kansas, to S. D. Cabaniss, Huntsville, Alabama, January 21, 1866, reporting on the status of several members of the Townsend family, which is "doing tolerable well at this time." Many are "at work" or "in service," indicating that they are working as domestic servants.
She mentions the marriage and widowhood of her mother, Lucy. The letter also mentions class 1 heirs Parthenia and Elvira, and class 2 heir Woodson. References to Bradford are to class 1 heir Joseph Bradford, son of Celia.
She mentions the marriage and widowhood of her mother, Lucy. The letter also mentions class 1 heirs Parthenia and Elvira, and class 2 heir Woodson. References to Bradford are to class 1 heir Joseph Bradford, son of Celia.
Date
21 January 1866
Coverage
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Madison County, Alabama
Source
Is Part Of
Septimus D. Cabaniss papers (MSS.0252)