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Letter, Joel J. Hough, "Retirement," Adams County, Mississippi, to [William H. Anderson], 1859 July 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSN/EA 5038-04

Scope and Contents

Hough writes to his former Yale classmate describing his journey to Natchez and the setting of the plantation itself. He notes the elegance of the plantation houses, saying "we live at Retirement like kings." He goes on to describe the students he is teaching and the mildness of the climate.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 July 16

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Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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