Item No. 52: Family Correspondence -- Plattenburg, Philip D. Autograph letter signed to Ellen Doddridge Plattenburg. Smyrna 28 April 1834. "Dear Mother" "My school still stands fair although some have stopped to attend their crops—not more than I expected however—so far I have heard of no complaints & have not missed a day. I frequently keep in til after six in the evening—the scholars seem to be making good progress in their studies. I have made & am still making great effort to unfold aright the young buds of intellect.", 28 April 1834

Item No. 52: Family Correspondence -- Plattenburg, Philip D. Autograph letter signed to Ellen Doddridge Plattenburg. Smyrna 28 April 1834. "Dear Mother" "My school still stands fair although some have stopped to attend their crops—not more than I expected however—so far I have heard of no complaints & have not missed a day. I frequently keep in til after six in the evening—the scholars seem to be making good progress in their studies. I have made & am still making great effort to unfold aright the young buds of intellect.", 28 April 1834, Box: 1, Folder: 10. Philip Doddridge, Politician, Personal and Family Papers, A&M 3893. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/129586 Accessed November 25, 2024.