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Foster and Cheatham Family Papers, 1838 January 10-1850 October 28 (bulk 1838-1839)

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection houses an assortment of letters and ephemera documenting the Foster and Cheatham families. The majority of the letters are addressed to Ellen (Foster) Cheatham and deal primarily with such family matters as weddings and deaths. Ephraim writes letters to Ellen discussing the health and eventual death of Jane, Ellen's mother and Ephraim's wife. Other siblings write to her relaying news of their lives. There is much discussion of Nashville, as well as Philadelphia and Washington...
Dates: 1838 January 10-1850 October 28 (bulk 1838-1839)