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Unsigned letter of [Lewis Henry Little], Augusta, to Mattie. Discusses the “utter sadness and desolation” he has experienced since he left her. While at home in Augusta, he “several times discovered my mother’s eyes fixed upon me, noticing that gloom which I could not throw off. It was yesterday that my Father followed me to my room where I had returned to be alone and begged me to tell him the cause of that despondency which I so evidently displayed.” Mentions his attempt to get a daguerreotype of himself made at New Orleans, and asks her to send him a “miniature” likeness of herself., 1850 Dec 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of correspondence of the Morrison-Steen-Little family, including two letters of Kit Carson to Mrs. Georgiana Steen. The collection also contains several poems.

Dates

  • 1850 Dec 18

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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