To: Mother; From: (?), Harper's Ferry - Writes about Jerry; had a wife and 2 kids - wife was sold to Richmond. Jerry escaped a Winchester with Julins, about 14. The "Institution" allowed Jerry to marry - new wife with 4 kids. Writes about slaves in the area - a woman with 19 living children (30 others died); man waiting on his master without being allowed to sit.
Letter contains little drawings within the script. E.E. probably E.E. Johnston or Johnson. Letter probably written by Frank Goldsmith.
Owned by Frank Goldsmith Johnson
Dimensions: Height 9 1/2" Width 7 1/2"