Elizabeth Willing Powel to Elizabeth Francis, 1 January 1816
Item
Creator
Powel, Elizabeth Willing
Title
Elizabeth Willing Powel to Elizabeth Francis, 1 January 1816
Description
In this letter to her great niece, Elizabeth explains the importance of the thimble for a young woman, and the reason she's gifted it to her. She explains the tradition of, "at the commencement of every year to express by words, as well as little Gifts the interest that we feel for those that are dear to us."
Date
1816-01-01
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
"Elizabeth Willing Powel to Elizabeth Francis, 1 January 1817," Series. 3, Powel Family Papers (Collection 1582), Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Spatial Coverage
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
recipient
Francis, Elizabeth