Letter from John Speed to Polly Speed, 20 April 1816
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Letter from John Speed to Polly Speed, 20 April 1816
Description
John Speed writes to his daughter, Polly, at Nazareth School in Nelson County, about her education and education for women in general: “it is impossible to conceive of a fine woman not possessed of a good disposition, refined feelings, and a good heart. These are also to be cultivated with great care.” Expresses his pride at Polly’s wish to learn the catechism, but desires she spend this time devoted to her other studies, such as arithmetic, geography, and reading.
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The Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection
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Mss. C Sa
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Citation
Speed, John, “Letter from John Speed to Polly Speed, 20 April 1816,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 25, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5430.