{"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Gloucester+County+%28Va.%29--History--18th+century\u0026view=compact","last":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Gloucester+County+%28Va.%29--History--18th+century\u0026page=1\u0026view=compact"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":1,"next_page":null,"prev_page":null,"total_pages":1,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":0,"total_count":8,"first_page?":true,"last_page?":true}},"data":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Armistead-Cocke Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8492#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Armistead Family","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8492#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8492#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8492.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Armistead-Cocke Papers","title_ssm":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"title_tesim":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1680-1917"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1680-1917"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492"],"text":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492","Armistead-Cocke Papers","Powhatan County (Va.)","Armistead family","Astronomy--Study and teaching","Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861","Cocke family","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--18th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--20th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Henrico County (Va.)--History","Randolph family","Reconstruction","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","Richmond (Va.)--History","Study and teaching","Account books","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: the collection is arranged chronologically.","Organization: The inventory has been divided into seven series. Series 1 is the genealogical and donor material, Series 2 is photographs, Series 3 is material concerning houses and land, Series 4 is correspondence and other papers, Series 5 is the Jones Account Books, Series 6 is Accession 1997.34 and Series 7 is Accession 1998.45.","Maria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.","Their son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Mss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers","Correspondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.","Written to her children before the Civil War.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Powhatan County (Va.)"],"geogname_ssim":["Powhatan County (Va.)"],"creator_ssm":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"creator_ssim":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family"],"creators_ssim":["Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Armistead Family","Cocke Family"],"places_ssim":["Powhatan County (Va.)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift: 296 items, 1958. Gift: ca. 150 items, 1997. 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Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePress release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePainting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy book on Astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for nails and German steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026amp; Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo from Rowles Grymes and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on coffee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends all requested items except loaf sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonies due from estate of Thomas Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for carrying hogsheads to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of monies due Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounting of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of servants. Harry's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money lent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of slaves and horses. Crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis fall from a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due on a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The Hesse estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranging insurance for Cocke's barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to hire Powers as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 receipts for payment on a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreatment of a Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for interest paid on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money paid and received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and weather. Farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests medical attention for his man Jonah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends supplies. Wheat shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProjected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for monthly return of the captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroop movements. Housing. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for horses and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManagement and/or sale of property in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA present for Miss Martha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevoted to Robert E. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount books and a scrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLater family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. 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Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.","Written to her children before the Civil War."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"famname_ssim":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family"],"persname_ssim":["Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":287,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:33:10.102Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8492.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Armistead-Cocke Papers","title_ssm":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"title_tesim":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1680-1917"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1680-1917"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492"],"text":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492","Armistead-Cocke Papers","Powhatan County (Va.)","Armistead family","Astronomy--Study and teaching","Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861","Cocke family","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--18th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--20th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Henrico County (Va.)--History","Randolph family","Reconstruction","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","Richmond (Va.)--History","Study and teaching","Account books","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: the collection is arranged chronologically.","Organization: The inventory has been divided into seven series. Series 1 is the genealogical and donor material, Series 2 is photographs, Series 3 is material concerning houses and land, Series 4 is correspondence and other papers, Series 5 is the Jones Account Books, Series 6 is Accession 1997.34 and Series 7 is Accession 1998.45.","Maria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.","Their son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Mss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers","Correspondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. 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Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePress release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePainting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy book on Astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for nails and German steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026amp; Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo from Rowles Grymes and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on coffee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends all requested items except loaf sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonies due from estate of Thomas Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for carrying hogsheads to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of monies due Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounting of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of servants. Harry's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money lent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of slaves and horses. Crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis fall from a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due on a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The Hesse estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranging insurance for Cocke's barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to hire Powers as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 receipts for payment on a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreatment of a Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for interest paid on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money paid and received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and weather. Farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests medical attention for his man Jonah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends supplies. Wheat shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProjected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for monthly return of the captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroop movements. Housing. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for horses and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManagement and/or sale of property in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA present for Miss Martha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevoted to Robert E. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount books and a scrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLater family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one photograph of Annie Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to her children before the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and 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Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.","Written to her children before the Civil War."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"famname_ssim":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family"],"persname_ssim":["Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":287,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:33:10.102Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8492"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Burwell-Catlett Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8523#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Burwell family","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8523#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8523#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8523","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8523.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Burwell-Catlett Papers","title_ssm":["Burwell-Catlett Papers"],"title_tesim":["Burwell-Catlett Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1794-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1794-1887"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 69 B95","/repositories/2/resources/8523"],"text":["Mss. 69 B95","/repositories/2/resources/8523","Burwell-Catlett Papers","Education--Alabama","Education--Virginia--History","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Marriage--United States--History--19th century","Slaves--United States--Correspondence","Slaves--Virginia--Correspondence","United States Military Academy","Recessions -- United States","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","105.00 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. 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Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   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After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. 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Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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After the death of his first wife, he remarried Ann (?), of King William County. They had four children: Cornelious, Lyonell, Robert, and Susannah Ann. All the male children from this second union died unmarried."," Additional family and genealogical information can be found in the first folder of the first box of the John Dixon Papers, Collection number: Mss. 39.1 D64. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00006.frame","The John Dixon Papers include letters, legal papers, farm and personal accounts, 1760-1829 of John Dixon, Jr. (1777-1830) of \"Airville\" Gloucester County, Virginia."," Letters include those from Charles H. Braxton of \"Oak Spring,\" Burwell Bassett of Williamsburg, Richard Jones, John Nicholson, John Peyton, and James and Samuel Stubbs of Gloucester County. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.","Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame","Business, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"creator_ssm":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creators_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Deposit: 4,006 items, 7/18/1941. 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The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1-2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Whiting, John Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hunley, Ziperus Degges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJas. Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Fowler, Mathias James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Richard Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 3-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCallis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 8-9\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGayle, Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, Respess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Shackelford\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbons, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbon, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinder, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyne, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansone, Diggs, Whting, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt docket for May term; Griffin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 9:18-25\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinter, brig construction, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 9:26-28\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSociety Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiterary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia House of Delegates"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates"],"persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":202,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:58:53.900Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8868.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Richard Billups Papers","title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1705-1857","1774-1822"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1774-1822"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1705-1857"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"text":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868","Richard Billups Papers","Virginia--Militia","Colonial period, ca. 1609-1774","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Judges--Virginia","Legal documents","Mathews County (Va.)--History--19th century","Methodist Church--Virginia","Methodist Church--Virginia--Clergy--History--19th century.","Shipbuilding--Virginia","Temperance--History--19th century","United States--Economic history","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Clergy","Correspondence","Financial records","Minutes","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.","Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame","Business, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"creator_ssm":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creators_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Deposit: 4,006 items, 7/18/1941. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Richard_Billups\" title=\"Richard Billups\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBusiness, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1-2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Whiting, John Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hunley, Ziperus Degges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJas. Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Fowler, Mathias James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Richard Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 3-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCallis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 8-9\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGayle, Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, Respess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Shackelford\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbons, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbon, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia House of Delegates"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates"],"persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":202,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:58:53.900Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8868"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"William K. 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Legal papers, 1723-1895 and undated, include indentures, agreements, and lists of debts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, Sarah T. Nicolson, and descendants of William K. Perrin. Also accounts and receipts, 1806-1902, and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1511#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1511.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Perrin, William K.","title_ssm":["William K. Perrin Papers"],"title_tesim":["William K. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains business papers; Series 2 contains legal papers; Series 3 contains accounts and receipts; Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged into series which are then arranged chronologically by date.","William K. Perrin was the son of John and Elizabeth Carter Perrin. In 1833, he married Mrs. Sarah T. Nicolson, daughter of Ralph Wormeley of Middlesex County, Virginia and widow of George D. Nicolson. (Their children were Robert W., George Lewellyn, Andrew T. and James Monroe Nicolson.) The children of William K. Perrin and Sarah T. Nicolson were William Kennon Perrin (1834-1904) and John Tayloe Perrin (b. 1836)."," Wyndham Kemp was married to Ann L. Perrin, a daughter of William K. Perrin. She was deceased by 1854. Their children were Perrin Kemp, Wyndham Kemp and Emily Kemp who married Peyton N. Page. ","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00056.frame","There are five collections that relate to the William K. Perrin Papers and are located at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," John T. Perrin Papers, 1770-1931. 11 boxes. Collection number: Mss. 65 P42"," Perrin Family Bibles Collection, ca. 1740-1938. 3 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 P42"," Eleanor W. Perrin Diaries  Mss. 96 P42."," James Monroe Nicolson Manuscript Volumes, 1853-1870. 4 items. Collection number: Mss. 76 N52"," James Monroe Nicolson Account Books and Papers, 1802-1852. 38 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 N52","Business letters, 1833-1839, to Major William K. Perrin and 1855, 1860, to his son-in-law Wyndham Kemp, both of Gloucester County, Virginia from Perrin's step-son Robert W. Nicolson in Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama, about the management of a cotton plantation. Letters mention purchasing land, growing and selling cotton, and the management of the enslaved, legal and banking matters and uprising of the Creek Indians. Papers, 1800-1855 and undated, relating to the hiring out and management of enslaved persons in Gloucester County, Virginia by William K. Perrin. Legal papers, 1723-1895 and undated, include indentures, agreements, and lists of debts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, Sarah T. Nicolson, and descendants of William K. Perrin. Also accounts and receipts, 1806-1902, and undated.","Folders 1-3","Letters, 1826-1832, to Mrs. Sarah T. Nicolson, Middlesex, including one dated 21 October 1827, stating the decree for dividing \"Rosegill\" has been set aside; chiefly letters, 1833-1839, to William K. Perrin of \"Goshen,\" Gloucester County, Virginia from his step-son Robert W. Nicolson, Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama about the management of a cotton plantation.","Business letters, 1844-1849, to Major William K. Perrin but chiefly letters, 1855-1860, from Robert Nicolson in Alabama to Wyndham Kemp in Gloucester County, Virginia about his cotton crop.","Included are lists of enslaved persons hired out, giving names of the enslaved and of the enslavers, amount of transaction, 1800-1806, and undated, receipts for sale of enslaved persons, 1800-1855, and lists of Black people at Guinea and Fairfield, 1852.","Folders 4-9","Physical Location: See also medium oversize file. Indentures, lists of accounts for William, Willis, Louisa, and Eliza Perrin in the name of John W. Perrin, guardian, 1800-1807.","Indentures and receipts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, and Sarah T. Nicolson.","Includes indentures of Sarah T. Nicolson, widow of George D. Nicolson.","Physical Location: See medium oversize file. Includes agreement, list of debts and receipts of William K. Perrin; last will and testament of William K. 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