Title

Letter Signed James Gowen, St. Louis, MO. to Thomas Croswell, Farmington Falls, Franklin County, MO. June 19, 1848

Description

I am frank to say that I have no doubt that she could marry well, very well, a sensible, intelligent likely man, a good tradesman--very industrious, no bad habits, and a man I should prefer for a sister or a daughter of mine to any of the little upstart aristocracy which some folk seem to think so much of?I have every reason to believe that he is sincerely attached to Rebecca. I am exceedingly gratified to hear that Mary is succeeding so well in her favorite employment, how much better for her than to have got married at 16 or 18 and been tied down with the burden of a family and for aught one can ever know perhaps an unworthy husband?it is so sickening to see young ladies act as though they thought they were made to be mere playthings--I hope and have no doubt that Mary is sensible in those things. Individuals mentioned include Charles, Rebecca, Daniel Davis, Mary, Father, Egbert, Hammond. Subjects mentioned include Steamboat Dubuque. Places mentioned include St. Louis, Abbot, Boston.

Creator

Gowen, James

Subject

Marriage

Franklin County

Women's History

Date

1848-06-19

Format

Paper Materials

Identifier

A1427-00096

Medium

Letter, Item

Source

Missouri Historical Society, Photos and Prints Department