Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Lucinda E. Collins, who signed her letter "Ellen," wrote from White River, Michigan, to her friend Persis Blanchard in Cumberland, answering questions Persis apparently had asked in a recent letter.
She described her husband's physical appearance, discussed some of her siblings, and asked Persis questions about people they knew in Cumberland.
She declined to answer questions Persis posed about her wedding night, other than to say she was not frightened. She also reassured Blanchard that she had married for love.
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About This Item
- Title: Lucy Collins to Persis Blanchard on marriage, 1854
- Creator: Lucinda E. Collins
- Creation Date: 1854-11-28
- Subject Date: 1854
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Locations:
- MI
- Cumberland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 20.3 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2239, Box 6/3
- Collection: Blanchard family papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Blanchard, Persis De Forrest, 1836-1870--Correspondence
- Blanchard, Persis De Forrest, 1836-1870--Friends & associates
- Collins, Lucinda E.--Correspondence
- Collins, Lucinda E.--Marriage
- Letters
- Wedding clothing & dress
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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