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Preferred Citation:

Josie Brock Letter, 1861 Fbruary 4, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, William and Mary.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Gary Barranger, class of '73 Law '76.

Content Description

Three page letter begging her friend, Sue, to go on a trip as it would please her very much. She comments that the war should not deter her as there is no risk of danger in travelling.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• American Civil War, 1861-1865
• Gary Alonzo Barranger
• Women--Travel