Ramsey County History – Fall 1972: “Introduction: Anna Ramsey’s Letters”
- Year
- 1972
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Anna E. Ramsey
- Topics
Introduction: Anna Ramsey’s Letters
Author: Anna E. Ramsey
Anna Ramsey was the wife of Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota’s first territorial governor. Over 200 of her letters survive. The excerpts published here provide “a survey of various aspects of Mrs. Ramsey’s life.” These include her sense of humor, her relations with husband, Alexander, and daughter, Marion, church activities, charity work at Home for the Friendless, and travels in Europe.
PDF of Anna Ramsey article
- Year
- 1972
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Anna E. Ramsey
- Topics