Letter to Lucinda, February 14th, 1863

Title

Letter to Lucinda, February 14th, 1863

Description

These letters document the courtship and marriage of Charles F. Richards and Lucinda Morse Richards. Charles and Lucinda were married in 1857. The letters from 1862-1865 detail their long separation including their indecision regarding whether Lucinda should join Charles in California or Charles should return home to New England.

Creator

Richards, Charles F.
Richards, Lucinda Morse.

Date

1863

Format

Letter

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

A1992.1786c

Files

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Citation

Richards, Charles F. Richards, Lucinda Morse. , “Letter to Lucinda, February 14th, 1863,” DeGolyer Library Exhibits, accessed May 4, 2024, https://degolyer.omeka.net/items/show/441.