Lettereen's Marriage A Beaux Arts Virginia Tale
In Harper's Magazine a vivid tale recounts Martha Skelton marrying Thomas Jefferson at The Forest in 1772 after a courtship amid music and social bustle. The scene moves from snowy paths to Monticello with jokes, warmth, and a hardy reception as the couple embarks on their life together, amid Jefferson’s youthful vanity and later reverence for literature and fame.
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Belinda
Cossesson
Jetfcorenn
Charles City
Martha Skelton
John Wayles
Catharet Skelton
Forwat
Skelton
Thomas Jefferson
Smmre
Jefferson
Macaulay's Portrait of Francie Joffrey at Jeffrey's House
A vivid lifelong sketch of Francie Joffrey by a visitor to Jeffrey's Moray Place. The narrative praises his varied talk, sharp wit, hospitality, and disdain for pretension while noting his chronic hypochondria and late hours. The painter wrote for family interest, not publicity.
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Franch
Jeffrey
Macaulay
Scribner
Mr. Wilberforce
Garrick
Ilannah Moore
Clapham
Cadogan Place
Great Ormond Street
Perth
Lie
Macauley
Moray Flace
Joffrey
The Fashion Spin Brings Sudden Changes In Style
The whirligig of fashion may bring sudden changes and multiply duties of the toilet but a burnt nose will keep a woman from gazing in the looking glass for long.
A Reatioman Refuses Ale Before Work
A man hires a bricklayer for cellar repairs and orders the ale removed before work begins. The bricklayer quips that a barrel of ale would run at his approach, while the master asserts he is not afraid of the ale.
Lemon cure for corns advised in old remedy
A crusty old remedy claims lemons rolled into a thick slice bound to a corn at night will disintegrate the corn by morning. If the corn white and soft, it may be removed by finger. Social applications of lemon slices may be needed, then dance the next night in comfortable shoes.
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Pereon
Aguro
Tom Jefferson
Williameburg
Vicinnty
Thomas Jefferson
Legacy tale ends with coffin check in bank
A Hebrew gentleman inherits 10000 pounds with half to be buried with the deceased. A friend, to honor the odd condition, asks where the money is and is told in the bank. He then suggests writing a 5000 pound check to be placed in the coffin drawn to order, hoping the beneficiary prospers.
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Poe
Lenten Carpet Dispute Between Husband and Wife
A humorous anecdote on marital differences over carpet cleanliness. The husband argues for washing and retiring, while the wife’s appetite for carpet basting persists. The piece playfully credits male strength for preventing widespread widowhood due to carpet debates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lettereen
Harper's Magazine
John Esten Cooke
Willamsburg
Virginia
Peter Jefferson
Fauquier’s Palace
Departmente of Belles-Lettres
Sterpe
Fielding
Smollett
Mermontel
le Sago
Cervantes
Don
Macpherson
Scotland
North
Marquis de Chastellux
Monticello
William and Mary
Leolede Hotel
Troy
Thornhill & Buswell
Nisis
Io Sabe Stieree
Brandion
Jae
Nichols & Sydnor
Troy, MO
Malu Atevet
Wand Kueyp
Rockaway
Louis Wolfgram
John Knox
Lincoln County
Alo
Xui
T. W. Withrow
Kuetemann
Eatate
Kutemann
Stein
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