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Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 to Children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.359 Author/Creator: Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 Place Written: Roanoke, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1976 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She tells Geri she is sorry she's not feeling well. She says she must speak to "that teacher" and tell him what is expected of him, or tell the head of the department to give him a written copy of his obligations. She asks her if she has enough time to rest and reminds her not to overdo it. She wonders if Carter will make it, since the Republicans are pushing Ford. She says she will still vote for Carter. She asks if Gerry and Harold retired, and says to look into it as an insurance matter. She says if she is still around in the spring time, she would like a visit with everyone. She sends love and blessings.

Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1884-1978
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
Twitty, Geraldine Williams, 1930-
Williams, H. Hamilton, 1911-1981

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