Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, 260 fourth A[venue], [New York City, NY], to Deborah Weston, Dec. 10, 1860

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Place of origin:
260 fourth A[venue], [New York City, NY]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Maria Weston Chapman writes about family business affairs. Chapman says: "I saw by the papers that the row was a very tame affair, looked to me like a wrestling match." Business is flourishing. "We shall lose about $16000, a flea compared to most people." An old Scotchman named George Smith, for whom Chapman had invested nearly a million dollars within the month, complimented her on her skillful purchasing; she now has the "whole control of the stock department." There is no chance of dissolution [of the Union?] just yet. Stocks only rose ten per cent. She contrasts the former attitude of the South with the present; now they must sell at a loss, for they must have dollars to buy food. "I look for insurrection within the month." She describes the health and beauty of the little boy [perhaps a grandchild] with her.
Identifier:
3133078
Call #:
Ms.A.9.2 v.5, p.70
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39999066789916
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