"Holograph, signed. Maria Weston Chapman writes about family business affairs. Chapman says: \"I saw by the papers that the row was a very tame affair, looked to me like a wrestling match.\" Business is flourishing. \"We shall lose about $16000, a flea compared to most people.\" An old Scotchman named George Smith, for whom Chapman had invested nearly a million dollars within the month, complimented her on her skillful purchasing; she now has the \"whole control of the stock department.\" There is no chance of dissolution [of the Union?] just yet. Stocks only rose ten per cent. She contrasts the former attitude of the South with the present; now they must sell at a loss, for they must have dollars to buy food. \"I look for insurrection within the month.\" She describes the health and beauty of the little boy [perhaps a grandchild] with her."
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"Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, 260 fourth A[venue], [New York City, NY], to Deborah Weston, Dec. 10, 1860"
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creators
"Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885 (Author); Weston, Deborah, b. 1814 (Addressee)"
