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Brownson, Sarah H., Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Henry F. Brownson, Atlanta, Georgia, 1868 June 28.

 Item
Identifier: CBRH III-3-a

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Brownson, through lack of time, has been unable to express her joys and thanks for Henry's letter. She speaks of his father's illness in its various stages, during which time he was attended by Dr. Grier and Dr. Hewit. The condition was diegnosed as acute rheumatism from which there was intense suffering. Brownson has taken a great deal of medicine and his diet consists mainly of beef tea. Mrs. Brownson has a bed in the office from where she can look after her husband throughout the night. Brownson began recovering on the previous Wednesday and sat up for the first time in many days. Mr. Hewit and Dr. Grier have been very kind, the former sending a colored servant to relieve Mrs. Brownson who had become much worn out. It was very distressing to Mrs. Brownson to see her husband suffer so much. He is of the opinion that since Congress has passed a law to abolish the Freedman's Bureau Henry will not be staying long in Georgia. Mrs. Brownson hopes that Fifine is better, Henry's letter did a world of good. P.S. Monday, 29. The doctors were there and said Mr. Brownson is gaining. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1868 June 28.

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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