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Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, May 11, 1890

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McGee, Adelitia Dodd, Matilda

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This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee and Matilda Dodd. In Dinkie's letter, she updates the Moore family and Alice on the goings-on in Sumner county. The news includes: updates on William Dodd's health and Willie McGee's trip to Nashville, a discussion about Lizzie's baby, details about a visit from dressmaker Mat Blackmore, community news of health and happenings, a discussion about the hat fashion for the summer, additional community updates, news about the strawberry crop, an details concerning a visit from family. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family and Alice should write soon. In Matilda's letter, she informs the Moore family of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee, and the news includes: details about the health of family members, an update on the cool and rainy weather, news on the condition of crops and the planting season, a discussion about Birdie's duck and goose business, a dialogue about chores, details about Matilda's rheumatism, and additional community news. She closes the letter by sending her love to all.[4] p. ; 20 x 13 cm.
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White, Ruth Moore
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Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Agriculture Domestic Animals Poultry
  3. Agriculture Farming
  4. Archives
  5. Arts And Crafts Crafts Fiber Arts Sewing
  6. Blackmore, Mat
  7. Bonnets
  8. Dodd, Florence
  9. Dodd, James K
  10. Dodd, Matilda
  11. Dodd, William
  12. Dressmaker
  13. Franklin, Elizabeth
  14. Frost
  15. Huffman, Fannie
  16. Huffman, Will
  17. Johnson, Bob
  18. Landscape And Nature Weather And Climate
  19. Letters
  20. Mc Gee, Adelitia
  21. Mc Gee, Alice
  22. Mc Gee, Birdie
  23. Mc Gee, Molly
  24. Mc Gee, William
  25. Moore, Charles B
  26. Moore, Charles B., 1822 1901
  27. Moore, Linnet
  28. Moore, Mary Ann
  29. People Ethnic Groups African Americans
  30. Pneumonia
  31. Rain
  32. Soap Making
  33. Social Life And Customs
  34. Social Life And Customs Clothing Accessories Hats
  35. Social Life And Customs Correspondence

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