Anderson - Brooke Family. Papers, 1793-1983.
Mss. A A549 / 2
In a letter dated 12 Oct. 1833, Carter Berkeley writes to Dr. Carter Berkeley with his objections to his proposed marriage to his daughter. One, is the fact that his daughter is older and his belief that physical beauty fades fast in women and, in consequence, men's ardor fades too. Other reasons against are consanguinity, "poverty with few prospects", and Dr. Berkeley's bad temper.
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