RICHMOND, VA., April
23, 1850.
MY DEAREST LYDIA—We
reached here last evening at half past four. The reception was one of the most
imposing ceremonies I ever saw, and a vast concourse of people were assembled.
We leave here at nine o'clock. This country looks about as I supposed—much that
is very beautiful, and much worn and sterile. I was especially struck with the
great number of beautiful residences here. I never saw so many fine ones
together in my life. The military companies, too, were rather the finest I ever
saw. Here are the "first families of Virginia," and there are many
old men who preserve all the peculiar manners of the days of Washington. Love
to all.
Very affectionately,
D. S. DICKINSON.
SOURCE: John R.
Dickinson, Editor, Speeches,
Correspondence, Etc., of the Late Daniel S. Dickinson of New York, Vol. 2,
p. 429
