Letter from Milcha Townsend to S. D. Cabaniss, 1866
Item
- Title
- Letter from Milcha Townsend to S. D. Cabaniss, 1866
- Description
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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. - Date
- 21 January 1866
- Coverage
- Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Madison County, Alabama
- Source
- Digitized item
- Site pages
- The Townsend Heirs
