Letter to Francis Sessions of Columbus, Ohio from Mary Johnson of Worthington, Ohio

This letter was written to Francis Sessions of Columbus, Ohio from Mary Johnson of Worthington, Ohio. In the letter, Johnson relays her excitement about the events that transpired the Saturday before. Although it is not plainly stated in the letter, it is assumed that she is discussing his proposal of marriage. She goes poetically describing her excitement at their future together. She ends the letter with a note about a trip she will be taking.

Francis Sessions was a successful dry goods merchant in Columbus, who prospered in the wholesale wool business, invested in railroads, and eventually became founder and president of the Commercial National Bank. Francis married Mary Johnson on August 18, 1847. Mary was daughter of one of Worthington's founders, Orange Johnson and wife Achsa (Maynard) Johnson. The Sessions were interested in promoting art and art instruction in Columbus. The Sessions art collection formed a basis for the Columbus Museum of Art collection. Francis planned upon his death for his estate to found the Sessions Academy of Fine Arts and museum to foster art education in Columbus.