Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 17 October 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter opens as usual for Emma, writing about the price of butter, fabric, and postage. Emma also mentions her youngest child, Virginia, who is healthy and playful. The letter closes with a rant about her indentured servant, whom she greatly despises.

Prices

Indentured servants

1897-10-17

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Letters (Correspondence)

7 pages

English

Text

2012_045_1897_1017

Ashe County (N.C.)

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1890s