Letter written by Mary Hughes to son, Thomas Proctor Hughes, May 27, 1861
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Title
Letter written by Mary Hughes to son, Thomas Proctor Hughes, May 27, 1861
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
War (Civil War).
Description
A letter written by Mary Hughes to her son, T.P. Hughes giving him advice on taking up arms in the Civil War.
In this letter she discusses her ailing health, her fear for his well-being, and laments Texas' decision to secede.
In this letter she discusses her ailing health, her fear for his well-being, and laments Texas' decision to secede.
Date
May 27, 1861
Rights
All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
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Language
English
Type
Document
Files
Collection
Citation
“Letter written by Mary Hughes to son, Thomas Proctor Hughes, May 27, 1861,” Courage & Contradiction, accessed April 24, 2024, http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/items/show/1.