Name/Title
Letter - John James Audubon to Victor Gifford Audubon, circa May 1841Entry/Object ID
JJA.1938.360Description
This is a short handwritten letter from John James Audubon to his son Victor expressing disappointment at not receiving a letter and concern over the health of Victor's wife, Eliza Bachman. This letter is one page in length and stamped New York, May 1, with Audubon's seal. At upper left corner of the letter is #15. The letter is signed by Audubon. Transcription is as follows:
"My Dear Victor, We have been disappointed this evening at not receiving a letter from you. Johny has been suddenly called off, and ask me to write a few lines to you. You cannot imagine how anxious we all are to hear how our Dear Eliza feels. I have nothing New to say, as we are all quite well. The Great _________ and upwards of 100 percent in her (Leave this at 1 First?) day. With Hopes and Sincerest good wishes & all around you believe me ever your affectionate Father & friend, John J. Audubon Johny has Written for Great __________ to ____________ for all you want, God bless you, Do write very often."
"To V. G. Audubon, Esq. Care of Revd. John Bachman D. D. Charleston, South Carolina"Collection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Audubon, John JamesDate made
circa 1841Lexicon
Search Terms
* Communication Artifacts, Letters, Correspondence, New York (N.Y.), New York, HandwrittenDimensions
Height
8-5/8 inWidth
7-7/8 in