Letters to Bettie V. Jones or William J. Payne [manuscript], 1843-1862.

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Letters to Bettie V. Jones or William J. Payne [manuscript], 1843-1862.

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Family members send news of friends, relatives, and activities including the 1852 state Whig convention. Of interest is an 1853 letter from Arkansas describing life there. A runaway slave is mentioned. A seating chart for the 1853-54 session of the House of Delegates is included. Correspondents include W.B. Payne, a member of the House of Delegates.

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