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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03587.30 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters to John Cripps, General Gadsden's Secretary |
| Title | Esthur Monk to John Cripps about his lack of correspondence and family matters |
| Date | 21 September 1857 |
| Author | Monk, Esthur (fl. 1853-1857) |
| Recipient | Cripps, John S. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to her son about his lack of correspondence. Has worried herself sick thinking about his illness and death. Reports that Miss Lucy has turned down a suitor and discusses the importance of marrying well. Tells Cripps to be careful what he says even in Mexico, as gossip makes its way back home. Mentions a professorship at South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina). Discusses local news. Describes her future travel plans. Imprint in upper left corner reads "Extra Superfine Highly Finished." Envelope hand postmarked 22 September, Rippon, Virginia via New Orleans per steamer and stamped 4 October, Vera Cruz. |
| Subjects | Marriage Children and Family Corruption and Scandal Latin and South America Travel Woman Author Women's History |
| People | Cripps, John S. (fl. 1820-1875) Monk, Esthur (fl. 1853-1857) |
| Place written | Clifton, Virginia |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Cripps was General Gadsden's Secretary and a sawyer by profession. Monk was Cripps' mother. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |