Letter from Augusta J. Evans, Mobile, Alabama, to Rachel Lyons Heustis, June 14, 1860s

Augusta 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 c...

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Main Author: Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909 (Correspondent)
Format: Electronic
Published: University of Alabama Libraries
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Online Access:http://purl.lib.ua.edu/19733
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Summary:Augusta 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.The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.