Emily G. Wightman testimony on spousal abuse and neglect, circa 1800-1850

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Summary

Creator:
Wightman, Emily G.
Abstract:
Single page testimony signed by Emily G. Wightman describing her husband's physical abuse and his neglect of his children.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11645

Background

Scope and content:

Single-page handwritten manuscript testimony signed by Emily G. Wightman on the topic of her husband's physical abuse of her and his neglect of their children. Text reads: "Cruel and inhuman treatment by my husband such as frequently and greatly impair my health and endanger my life rendering it unsafe for me to cohabit with him - Refusing & neglecting to provide sufficient provisions and clothing for his family and when otherwise provided he deprives the family of their use by hiding & secreting them and locking them up in places where they cannot be found or recovered by the family when needed." Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

Acquisition information:
The Emily G. Wightman testimony on spousal abuse and neglect was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Megan Lewis, August, 2018. Updated March, 2022.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS508

Physical facet:
1 leaf
Dimensions:
16 x 20 cm.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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