Eliza Crawford Davidson., 03/03/1844-03/03/1844

File — Box: 1, Folder: 53

Identifier: 77009

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Only one series.

Dates

03/03/1844-03/03/1844

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/14/05

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 3/3/1844 from Eliza Crawford Davidson to "My dear Joseph," describing the events in Washington to commemorate the victims of the explosion aboard the "Princeton." Mention of stores being closed in Washington and Georgetown. Other referenes to Beverly Hennon, the death of Benjamin Harrison, Hugh Swinton Legare, and Lewis Fields Linn. Sent from Evermay in Georgetown.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DAVIDSON, ELIZA - CORRESP. (1844): Autographed Letter

"PRINCETON" - SHIP - EXPLOSION - CORRESP. ABOUT (1844): Autographed Letter

GEORGETOWN - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - CORRESP. RE: SHIP "PRINCETON" 1844: Autographed Letter

HENNON, BEVERLY - REFERENCE (1844): Autographed Letter

HARRISON, BENJAMIN - REFERENCE (1844): Autographed Letter

LEGARE, HUGH SWINTON - REFERENCE (1844): Autographed Letter

LINN, LEWIS FIELDS - REFERENCE (1844): Autographed Letter

EVERMAY - GEORGETOWN - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - CORRESP. (1844): Autographed Letter