Thomas R.R. Cobb family letters, 1849-1857.

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Thomas R.R. Cobb family letters, 1849-1857.

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This collection mostly contains correspondence from Thomas and Marion Cobb to Mrs. Callie King. One of the five letters is a sympathy letter written to Mrs. King regarding the loss of her daughter, Callie, in 1853. Three of the letters are from Thomas and Marion Cobb to Mrs. King regarding the death of their daughter, Lucy, in 1857. The fifth letter, dated 1848, is from Sarah R. Davenport to her son, Henry K. Davenport, congratulating him on the birth of his son.

6 items (1 folder)

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7117767

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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