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... Williams came from a distinguished family ; and her position was secured by her marriage to Thomas Scott Williams in 1813. A skillful lawyer and statesman , Mr. Williams insisted that his wife be free to accompany him on trips ; and ...
... Williams came from a distinguished family ; and her position was secured by her marriage to Thomas Scott Williams in 1813. A skillful lawyer and statesman , Mr. Williams insisted that his wife be free to accompany him on trips ; and ...
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... Williams came from a distinguished family ; and her position was secured by her marriage to Thomas Scott Williams in 1813. A skillful lawyer and statesman , Mr. Williams insisted that his wife be free to accompany him on trips ; and ...
... Williams came from a distinguished family ; and her position was secured by her marriage to Thomas Scott Williams in 1813. A skillful lawyer and statesman , Mr. Williams insisted that his wife be free to accompany him on trips ; and ...
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... Williams while she wrote voluminous let- ters to her sister , Frances Wood.18 When Mrs. Williams wrote to Mrs. Bacon in Bloomfield , Delia added loving messages for her mother , and was delighted when Aunt Williams would let her send ...
... Williams while she wrote voluminous let- ters to her sister , Frances Wood.18 When Mrs. Williams wrote to Mrs. Bacon in Bloomfield , Delia added loving messages for her mother , and was delighted when Aunt Williams would let her send ...
Contents
CHAPTER ONE Pioneering Patronage and Piety I | 1 |
CHAPTER TWO A Career is Launched | 29 |
CHAPTER THREE The Trial | 71 |
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