Letter - John James and Lucy Audubon to Victor Gifford Audubon, 1833
Entry/Object ID
JJA.1938.389
Description
This is a part of a letter to Victor Gifford from his parents John James and Lucy Audubon. One side is his father's letter and signature and the other side is his mother's. Transcription reads as follows:
(first side) "Should you meet with much difficulty in entering the Plates now sent your without paying Duty. N. B. thinks it might probably be as well to send them back, however _________ _________ I think they will pass free. The Shefield ________ ________ have around this morning but we cannot get the letter by ______ until half past 10. When the Samson will have sailed. Again & Again God bless you."
(second side) "more than V_______ _________ we are all well and wish that we were altogether to enjoy the present Spring but with the help of God we will soon meet after our return from the intended Journey to Labrador. Set Havell to work in good earnest at the 20 Vols. Ship them as soon as possible, can you not insure them cheaper in London than here, - if not advise N. B. as soon as possible for such shipments ought to be insured - we have heard of the Brig Charlotte's arrival at Bermuda, a sweet sound about this - God Knows when she will be at Boston (prepare?) as if She was sent and foundered at the bottom of the Sea. Adieu my dear Victor God bless you my dear Victor, Remembrances to all around you, your Father & friend, John J. Audubon"
Collection
L. S. Tyler Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Audubon, Lucy Bakewell; John James Audubon
Date made
1833
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Search Terms
* Communication Artifacts, Correspondence, Letters
