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We are having an early Spring here in Natchez! While the rest of the country is experiencing record-setting temperatures below freezing, snow blizzards, ice, and lots of time indoors we are talking about the scarcity of short-sleeved shirts at our… Read More »

I find this so interesting; how far we have come - or have we?  Read below and draw your own conclusions.  First, remember that the term "Nabobs" meant "man of great wealth"  and accurately describes the type of aristocrat bred… Read More »

I find the Civil War fascinating - and painful; reading about its history in Natchez and at Monmouth has also been interesting for me, as I hope it is for you.  This excerpt is from the booklet:  "Monmouth:  Its Majesty… Read More »

Even though summer is here (and the warmer temperatures we expect with that season), we’ve received lovely afternoon and early evening showers, which have been most welcome.  I've always love a good thunderstorm in the summer – especially when that… Read More »

This week's posting is a letter written by Henry Quitman to his father while he was traveling abroad in 1853.  It's interesting to read his take on Ireland and Scotland.  Check out our posting next week to read the end… Read More »

This is a continuation of last week's posting - Part II of Henry Quitman's letter to his father, John A. Quitman - a letter written on this date 162 years ago!  Reading the text of this letter brings to mind… Read More »

Wondering what life at Monmouth was towards the end of the Civil War and after?  Here's an excerpt from "Monmouth:  Its Majesty & Legacy."  A love of history is what draws many to Monmouth, along with the many other things… Read More »

I was really impressed when I read that Eliza Quitman had a prenup before she married John Quitman.  This was quite the gutsy move back in those days, in my humble opinion.  Below is an excerpt regarding that prenup as… Read More »

This post is the 2nd part of an article written by Stanley Nelson and published by the Concordia Sentinel in 2010 – last week I posted the first part. General Quitman truly sounds like a “Renaissance” man in that he… Read More »

We continue reading Mr. Nelson’s articles, and this week’s posting is the first part of an article – stating Natchez is “a town with two faces.” Interesting to read about the beginnings of Quitman's career and how he started with… Read More »