Name/Title
LetterEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.367Description
This is a short handwritten letter from John James Audubon to Lucy while he was in Florida. He writes about his travel and current location. At upper left corner of letter is # 12. Also contains Audubon's signature. Transcription as follows:
"Mrs. Audubon, Louisville, Kentucky (Postmark St. Augustine Fl. Dec. 29)
Gen. Hernandez's Plantation 28 miles South of St. Augustine Dec. 24th. 1831.
My Dearest Friend,
A Mr. Bulow a Planter 15 miles South of this Hospitable house has this moment, sent a wagon with 4 mules to take our baggage over to his Plantation and our trunks & are now underway. We travel tomorrow on foot at 6 o'clock and God willing will spend our _______ afternoon at the _____ house of the unknown Gentleman!
I wrote to thee 2 days ago, and forwarded the letter by the Partner of Gen Hernandez to St. Augustine's Post Office. This may reach thee some time but as I am anxious thou thought. Know of all our _______ I write these few lines.
God Bless thee Dearest Wife, Love ever (telling?) to thee and our Dear Sons remember me affectionately to Victor & John, Wm. his Wife and all who care about Thy Husband, John J. Audubon"Collection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Audubon, John JamesDate made
1831 - 1831Place
Location
St. Augustine, FlNotes
Date: December 24, 1831Lexicon
Search Terms
* Communication Artifacts, Letters, Correspondence, Louisville (Ky.), Jefferson County (Ky.), Kentucky, FloridaDimensions
Height
10 inWidth
15-3/4 in