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Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, May 29, 1860
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, write her friend, Rachel. She recounts that she has been feeble and unable to write. Augusta has charge of her two sisters covering a course of history and philosophy with them. She tells Rachel of reading, Rutledge, a book that Rachel recommended to her. Augusta closes her letter due to company calling upon her
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, September 12, 1863
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes her friend, Rachel, about the rumors of corruption existing in official circles at Charleston. Augusta asks Rachel about promotions of several officers. She informs Rachel that her book is being printed in Charleston by West & Johnston
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, June 14, [1864]
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, thanks her friend, Rachel, for her last letter. Augusta explains that she has been occupied by household guests. Augusta's new book has been favorably reviewed by those that she holds in high regard. She explains a particular piece of the plot concerning characters, Irene and Aubrey, that Rachel had referenced. Irene is the noblest character I ever painted, and is my ideal of perfect womanhood. Augusta updates Rachel of recent visitors including Dr. Heustis
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, October 3, 1861
No full textThe Alabama novelist, Augusta Evans, writes to her friend, Rachel, of the independence of the Southern States and renewed spirit after the defeat of the Union at Manassas. She informs Rachel that her brothers are in Virginia
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, March 28, [1863]
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes her friend, Rachel. She is surprised by the reluctance of Rachel, a Jewish woman, to tell her parents of her engagement to Dr. Heustis, a Christian
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, August 28, 1860
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes to her friend, Rachel, telling her that she has just returned from Bladon Spring for their health. Augusta urges Rachel to take up writing
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, November 13, 1860
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes her friend, Rachel explaining to her that she has been moving to town for the winter perhaps the year. She encourages Rachel to write and gives her tips from plot to characters. Augusta mentions the Southern problem of secession and expects that South Carolina will lead the way
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, March 20, 1863
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes her friend, Rachel, about her anxieties over her oldest brother serving with Bragg's Army, who was in poor health. His health and strength has improved. She mentions a probably battle near Tullahoma. When she is not occupied by officers encamped near her house, she is copying a manuscript of a new novel with intentions of publishing it. She confides that it is better than Beulah. Generals Beauregard and Price are held in high regard. The letter closes with Augusta reassuring Rachel of her love
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, January 4, 1860
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, wishes her friend, Rachel, a happy New Year. She expresses that she would like to have Rachel with her when she travels to Europe. With the sales of her book, Beulah, doing well she is expecting to have time to do this. Augusta relates the books that she have read and her view that one must process an intimate knowledge of Dante. She tells of recent correspondence from Colonel Seaver, the most incorrigible of all punsters, Mr. Derby, and Nina Moses
Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons, October 17, 1859
No full textAugusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, replies to her friend's letter. Rachel had objected to several parts of Augusta's book, Beulah. Most of the letter is devoted to explaining the main character, Beulah, rejection human reason in favor of faith
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