Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.027 Author/Creator: Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 Place Written: Georgetown Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes I love her." Apologizes for not telling him about the marriage sooner, but proclaims "I was not certain I had her, and I did not wish to say anything to anyone for fear that false reports might be circulated..."
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