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- Collection: Johnson Family Papers
Miscellaneous embossed envelope addressed to Lizzie JohnsonThis elaborately embossed envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson features fruits, flowers, and birds on the front. A tiny dog appears on the back of the…
Letter with enclosures from Mollie Ellen to "Cousin Lizzie," dated Mar. 29, 1864This letter from a female cousin of Lizzie Johnson's features enclosures including a striped swatch of woven fabric and a scrap of paper that reads,…
Letter with enclosures from Alice M. Eanes to "Miss Lizzie," dated July 17, 1863This letter from a former pupil has enclosures including postage stamps and two swatches of brown printed fabric.
Letter to Lizzie Williams (nee Johnson) with "Shaking Salve" recipeThis recipe for "shaking salve" was addressed to "Mrs. Lizzie E. Williams," indicating that it was sent sometime after her marriage to Hezekiah G.…
Letter to Lizzie Johnson posted from Montgomery, dated Aug. 29, 1861This letter to Lizzie Johnson references the onset of the Civil War (1861-65). The writer expresses surprise that "so dark a cloud would bespread the…
Letter to Lizzie Johnson posted from Chappell Hill, dated Dec. 16, 1860This letter to Lizzie Johnson features an embossed envelope, discusses several recent marriages, and urges Johnson to visit: "Lizzie come and we'll go…
Letter to Lizzie Johnson from J.F. Powers, declaring his loveIn this letter, which features an embossed seal in the upper-righthand corner, Powers declares his affection for Johnson: "I presume you must have…
Letter to Lizzie Johnson from a soldier, dated Aug. 1, 1862In this letter posted from a "Camp near Richmond," a soldier beseeches Johnson to reply to him. "My letter which I wrote you from York Town about the…
Letter of marriage proposal with matchThis marriage proposal from an unknown suitor features an actual match as well as a drawing of a hand pointing a finger. The note reads, "Accept my…
Invitation to a party from P.B. Watkins to Lizzie Johnson, dated Mar. 27, 1868Request for Lizzie Johnson's company written on embossed stationery.