{"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Newman+Williamson+Barnes%2C%0A++++++++Margaret+W.+Tomlin+Barnes.","last":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Newman+Williamson+Barnes%2C%0A++++++++Margaret+W.+Tomlin+Barnes.\u0026page=1"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":1,"next_page":null,"prev_page":null,"total_pages":1,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":0,"total_count":1,"first_page?":true,"last_page?":true}},"data":[{"id":"viw_viw00029","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875.","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00029#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Newman Williamson Barnes,\n        Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00029#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_viw00029#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_viw00029","ead_ssi":"viw_viw00029","_root_":"viw_viw00029","_nest_parent_":"viw_viw00029","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/wm/viw00029.xml","title_ssm":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"title_tesim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"normalized_title_ssm":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"text":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875.","Mss. 39.1 B26","247 items.","Collection is open to all researchers.","Arrangement\n        The collection is arranged chronologically by date.","The collection is arranged chronologically by date.","Organization\n        This collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. Correspondence, 1830-1849; 3.\n            Correspondence, 1850-1869; 4. Correspondence, 1870-1930; 5.\n            Correspondence, n.d.; 6. Envelopes; 7. Financial Papers; 8.\n            Newspaper Clipings; and 9. Poetry.","This collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. Correspondence, 1830-1849; 3.\n            Correspondence, 1850-1869; 4. Correspondence, 1870-1930; 5.\n            Correspondence, n.d.; 6. Envelopes; 7. Financial Papers; 8.\n            Newspaper Clipings; and 9. Poetry.","The following genealogical information is known about the\n         Barnes family. Margaret W. Tomlin and Newman Williamson B.\n         Barnes had the following children: Margaret W., George B.,\n         Beverley, Robert Tomlin, Walker, and Lucy Ball. Newman\n         Williamson B. Barnes had the following sisters: Lucy Barnes,\n         Frances C. Barnes, and Balsora Barnes. Other genealogical\n         materials can be found in the \"additional related material\"\n         section.","Additional genealogical information, the Tomlin Family\n            Chart, and other materials related to this collection can\n            be found under the Brown-Coalter-Tucker Papers (I and II),\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n            College of William and Mary.","Brown- Coalter-Tucker Papers (I and II),\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n            College of William and Mary. \n            1816-1839,1839-1929.Collection number: Mss. 65 B85 Group C and\n            D.","Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of\n         Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin)\n         Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper\n         County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.","Re: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.","Re: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.","Re: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.","Re: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.","Re: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.","Re: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.","Re: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.","Re: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.","Re: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.","Re: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.","Also includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.","Re: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.","Re: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.","Re: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.","Re: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.","Re: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia","Re: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.","Re: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.","Re: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.","Re: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.","Re: MWT's religious convictions and health.","Also includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.","Re: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.","Re: arrangements for next Sunday.","Also includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].","Re: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.","Re: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.","Re: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.","Re: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].","Re: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.","Re: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.","Re: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.","Re: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.","Re: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.","Re: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.","Re: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.","Re: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.","Re: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.","Re: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.","Re: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond","Re: family news - everyone has been sick.","Re: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.","Re: news of family and activities in the town.","Re: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.","Re: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.","Re: have not written because of sore eyes","Re: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.","Re: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.","Re: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.","Re: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.","Re: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.","Re: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.","Also includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.","Re: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.","Re: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.","Re: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].","Re: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.","Re: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.","Re: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.","Re: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.","Re: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.","Re: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.","Re: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.","Re: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.","Re: celebration of the Queen of May day.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.","Re: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.","Re: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.","Re: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.","Re: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.","Re: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.","Re: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.","Re: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.","Re: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.","Re: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.","Re: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.","Re: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.","Re: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.","Re: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.","Re: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.","Re: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.","Re: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.","Re: news of the Christmas season.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.","Re: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.","Re: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.","Re: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: health of family members; general family\n                  news.","Re: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.","Re: news of activities since school broke.","Re: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.","Also includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].","Re: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.","Re: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.","Re: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.","Re: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.","Re: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.","Re: land purchase; family health news.","Re: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.","Re: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.","Re: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.","Re: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.","Re: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.","Also includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.","Re: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.","Re: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.","Re: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.","Re: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.","Re: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.","Re: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.","Re: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.","Re: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].","Re: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".","Re: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.","Re: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .","Re: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.","Re: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.","Re: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.","Re: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.","Re: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.","Re: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.","Re: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.","Re: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.","Re: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.","Re: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.","Also includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.","Re: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.","Re: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.","Re: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.","Also includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".","Re: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.","Re: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.","Re: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].","Re: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.","Re: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.","Re: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.","Also includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.","Re: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.","Re: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".","Re: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.","Re: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.","Re: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.","Re: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.","Re: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.","Re: financial concerns","Re: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].","Re: arrangements for future visit.","Re: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.","Re: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.","Re: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.","Re: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.","Re: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.","Re: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.","Re: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.","Re: religious directions to WBB.","Re: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.","Re: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.","Also includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.","Re: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.","Re: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.","Re: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.","Re: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.","Re: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.","Re: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?","Also includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.","Re: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.","Also includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.","Re: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.","Re: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.","Re: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.","Re: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.","Re: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.","Re: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.","Re: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.","Re: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.","Re: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.","Also includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].","Re: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026 Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.","Re: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?","Re: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.","Re: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.","Re: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.","Re: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.","Re: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.","Re: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.","Also includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.","Re: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.","Re: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.","Re: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.","Re: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.","Re: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.","Re: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.","Re: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.","Re: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.","Re: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.","Re: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.","Re: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.","Re: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.","Re: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.","Re: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.","Re: cotton sent.","Also includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.","Re: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.","Re: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.","Re: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.","Re: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.","Re: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.","Re: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.","Re: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.","Re: news of JLS's poor health.","Also includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.","Re: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.","Re: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.","Re: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.","Re: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.","Re: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.","Re: yard goods requested.","Re: please send silk dress and fabric.","Also includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.","Re: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.","Also includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.","Re: Ditchley.","Re: Christ Church.","First poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library.","Collection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families.","Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family.","Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"collection_ssim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 B26"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 B26"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Newman Williamson Barnes,\n        Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes."],"creator_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,\n        Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes."],"creator_persname_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin."],"creator_famname_ssim":["Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"creators_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin.","Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift: 247 items, \n            10/16/1938."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["247 items."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Restrictions on Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003carrangement\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eArrangement\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \u003c/arrangement\u003e\n      ","\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003carrangement\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eOrganization\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. 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Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n    ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT's religious convictions and health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements for next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news - everyone has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family and activities in the town.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have not written because of sore eyes\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: celebration of the Queen of May day.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of the Christmas season.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; general family\n                  news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of activities since school broke.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: land purchase; family health news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: financial concerns\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements for future visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: religious directions to WBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026amp; Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: cotton sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of JLS's poor health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: yard goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please send silk dress and fabric.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ditchley.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Christ Church.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eFirst poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e\n          "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of\n         Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin)\n         Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper\n         County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.","Re: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.","Re: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.","Re: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.","Re: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.","Re: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.","Re: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.","Re: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.","Re: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.","Re: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.","Re: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.","Also includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.","Re: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.","Re: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.","Re: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.","Re: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.","Re: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia","Re: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.","Re: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.","Re: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.","Re: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.","Re: MWT's religious convictions and health.","Also includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.","Re: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.","Re: arrangements for next Sunday.","Also includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].","Re: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.","Re: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.","Re: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.","Re: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].","Re: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.","Re: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.","Re: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.","Re: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.","Re: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.","Re: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.","Re: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.","Re: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.","Re: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.","Re: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.","Re: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond","Re: family news - everyone has been sick.","Re: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.","Re: news of family and activities in the town.","Re: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.","Re: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.","Re: have not written because of sore eyes","Re: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.","Re: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.","Re: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.","Re: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.","Re: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.","Re: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.","Also includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.","Re: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.","Re: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.","Re: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].","Re: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.","Re: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.","Re: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.","Re: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.","Re: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.","Re: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.","Re: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.","Re: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.","Re: celebration of the Queen of May day.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.","Re: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.","Re: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.","Re: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.","Re: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.","Re: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.","Re: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.","Re: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.","Re: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.","Re: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.","Re: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.","Re: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.","Re: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.","Re: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.","Re: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.","Re: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.","Re: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.","Re: news of the Christmas season.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.","Re: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.","Re: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.","Re: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: health of family members; general family\n                  news.","Re: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.","Re: news of activities since school broke.","Re: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.","Also includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].","Re: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.","Re: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.","Re: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.","Re: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.","Re: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.","Re: land purchase; family health news.","Re: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.","Re: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.","Re: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.","Re: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.","Re: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.","Also includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.","Re: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.","Re: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.","Re: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.","Re: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.","Re: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.","Re: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.","Re: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.","Re: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].","Re: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".","Re: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.","Re: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .","Re: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.","Re: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.","Re: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.","Re: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.","Re: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.","Re: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.","Re: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.","Re: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.","Re: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.","Re: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.","Also includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.","Re: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.","Re: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.","Re: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.","Also includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".","Re: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.","Re: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.","Re: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].","Re: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.","Re: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.","Re: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.","Also includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.","Re: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.","Re: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".","Re: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.","Re: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.","Re: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.","Re: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.","Re: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.","Re: financial concerns","Re: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].","Re: arrangements for future visit.","Re: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.","Re: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.","Re: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.","Re: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.","Re: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.","Re: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.","Re: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.","Re: religious directions to WBB.","Re: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.","Re: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.","Also includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.","Re: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.","Re: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.","Re: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.","Re: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.","Re: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.","Re: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?","Also includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.","Re: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.","Also includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.","Re: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.","Re: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.","Re: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.","Re: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.","Re: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.","Re: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.","Re: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.","Re: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.","Re: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.","Also includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].","Re: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026 Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.","Re: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?","Re: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.","Re: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.","Re: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.","Re: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.","Re: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.","Re: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.","Also includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.","Re: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.","Re: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.","Re: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.","Re: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.","Re: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.","Re: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.","Re: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.","Re: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.","Re: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.","Re: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.","Re: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.","Re: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.","Re: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.","Re: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.","Re: cotton sent.","Also includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.","Re: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.","Re: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.","Re: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.","Re: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.","Re: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.","Re: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.","Re: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.","Re: news of JLS's poor health.","Also includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.","Re: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.","Re: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.","Re: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.","Re: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.","Re: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.","Re: yard goods requested.","Re: please send silk dress and fabric.","Also includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.","Re: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.","Also includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.","Re: Ditchley.","Re: Christ Church.","First poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/ Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eCollection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n      "],"abstract_tesim":["Collection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families."],"famname_ssim":["Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"persname_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin."],"names_ssim":["Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family.","Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":233,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:50:45.459Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_viw00029","ead_ssi":"viw_viw00029","_root_":"viw_viw00029","_nest_parent_":"viw_viw00029","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/wm/viw00029.xml","title_ssm":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"title_tesim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"normalized_title_ssm":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"text":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875.","Mss. 39.1 B26","247 items.","Collection is open to all researchers.","Arrangement\n        The collection is arranged chronologically by date.","The collection is arranged chronologically by date.","Organization\n        This collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. Correspondence, 1830-1849; 3.\n            Correspondence, 1850-1869; 4. Correspondence, 1870-1930; 5.\n            Correspondence, n.d.; 6. Envelopes; 7. Financial Papers; 8.\n            Newspaper Clipings; and 9. Poetry.","This collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. Correspondence, 1830-1849; 3.\n            Correspondence, 1850-1869; 4. Correspondence, 1870-1930; 5.\n            Correspondence, n.d.; 6. Envelopes; 7. Financial Papers; 8.\n            Newspaper Clipings; and 9. Poetry.","The following genealogical information is known about the\n         Barnes family. Margaret W. Tomlin and Newman Williamson B.\n         Barnes had the following children: Margaret W., George B.,\n         Beverley, Robert Tomlin, Walker, and Lucy Ball. Newman\n         Williamson B. Barnes had the following sisters: Lucy Barnes,\n         Frances C. Barnes, and Balsora Barnes. Other genealogical\n         materials can be found in the \"additional related material\"\n         section.","Additional genealogical information, the Tomlin Family\n            Chart, and other materials related to this collection can\n            be found under the Brown-Coalter-Tucker Papers (I and II),\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n            College of William and Mary.","Brown- Coalter-Tucker Papers (I and II),\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library,\n            College of William and Mary. \n            1816-1839,1839-1929.Collection number: Mss. 65 B85 Group C and\n            D.","Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of\n         Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin)\n         Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper\n         County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.","Re: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.","Re: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.","Re: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.","Re: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.","Re: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.","Re: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.","Re: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.","Re: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.","Re: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.","Re: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.","Also includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.","Re: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.","Re: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.","Re: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.","Re: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.","Re: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia","Re: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.","Re: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.","Re: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.","Re: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.","Re: MWT's religious convictions and health.","Also includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.","Re: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.","Re: arrangements for next Sunday.","Also includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].","Re: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.","Re: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.","Re: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.","Re: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].","Re: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.","Re: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.","Re: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.","Re: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.","Re: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.","Re: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.","Re: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.","Re: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.","Re: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.","Re: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.","Re: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond","Re: family news - everyone has been sick.","Re: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.","Re: news of family and activities in the town.","Re: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.","Re: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.","Re: have not written because of sore eyes","Re: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.","Re: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.","Re: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.","Re: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.","Re: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.","Re: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.","Also includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.","Re: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.","Re: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.","Re: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].","Re: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.","Re: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.","Re: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.","Re: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.","Re: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.","Re: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.","Re: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.","Re: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.","Re: celebration of the Queen of May day.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.","Re: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.","Re: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.","Re: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.","Re: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.","Re: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.","Re: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.","Re: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.","Re: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.","Re: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.","Re: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.","Re: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.","Re: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.","Re: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.","Re: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.","Re: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.","Re: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.","Re: news of the Christmas season.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.","Re: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.","Re: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.","Re: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: health of family members; general family\n                  news.","Re: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.","Re: news of activities since school broke.","Re: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.","Also includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].","Re: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.","Re: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.","Re: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.","Re: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.","Re: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.","Re: land purchase; family health news.","Re: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.","Re: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.","Re: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.","Re: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.","Re: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.","Also includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.","Re: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.","Re: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.","Re: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.","Re: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.","Re: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.","Re: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.","Re: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.","Re: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].","Re: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".","Re: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.","Re: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .","Re: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.","Re: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.","Re: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.","Re: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.","Re: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.","Re: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.","Re: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.","Re: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.","Re: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.","Re: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.","Also includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.","Re: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.","Re: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.","Re: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.","Also includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".","Re: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.","Re: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.","Re: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].","Re: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.","Re: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.","Re: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.","Also includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.","Re: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.","Re: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".","Re: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.","Re: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.","Re: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.","Re: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.","Re: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.","Re: financial concerns","Re: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].","Re: arrangements for future visit.","Re: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.","Re: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.","Re: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.","Re: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.","Re: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.","Re: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.","Re: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.","Re: religious directions to WBB.","Re: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.","Re: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.","Also includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.","Re: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.","Re: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.","Re: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.","Re: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.","Re: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.","Re: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?","Also includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.","Re: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.","Also includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.","Re: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.","Re: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.","Re: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.","Re: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.","Re: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.","Re: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.","Re: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.","Re: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.","Re: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.","Also includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].","Re: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026 Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.","Re: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?","Re: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.","Re: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.","Re: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.","Re: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.","Re: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.","Re: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.","Also includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.","Re: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.","Re: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.","Re: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.","Re: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.","Re: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.","Re: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.","Re: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.","Re: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.","Re: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.","Re: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.","Re: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.","Re: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.","Re: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.","Re: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.","Re: cotton sent.","Also includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.","Re: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.","Re: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.","Re: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.","Re: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.","Re: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.","Re: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.","Re: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.","Re: news of JLS's poor health.","Also includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.","Re: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.","Re: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.","Re: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.","Re: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.","Re: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.","Re: yard goods requested.","Re: please send silk dress and fabric.","Also includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.","Re: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.","Also includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.","Re: Ditchley.","Re: Christ Church.","First poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library.","Collection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families.","Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family.","Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"collection_ssim":["Barnes Family Papers, \n         1797-1926,\n         1818-1875."],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 B26"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 B26"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Newman Williamson Barnes,\n        Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes."],"creator_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,\n        Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes."],"creator_persname_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin."],"creator_famname_ssim":["Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"creators_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes.","Barnes, Newman\n            Williamson.","Barnes, Margaret W.\n            Tomlin.","Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift: 247 items, \n            10/16/1938."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["247 items."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Restrictions on Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003carrangement\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eArrangement\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \u003c/arrangement\u003e\n      ","\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003carrangement\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eOrganization\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into 9 series: 1.\n            Correspondence, 1810-1829; 2. 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Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n    ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT's religious convictions and health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements for next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news - everyone has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family and activities in the town.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have not written because of sore eyes\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: celebration of the Queen of May day.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of the Christmas season.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of family members; general family\n                  news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of activities since school broke.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: land purchase; family health news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: financial concerns\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrangements for future visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: religious directions to WBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026amp; Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: cotton sent.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: news of JLS's poor health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: yard goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: please send silk dress and fabric.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n            ","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ditchley.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Christ Church.\u003c/p\u003e\n          ","\u003cp\u003eFirst poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e\n          "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of\n         Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin)\n         Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper\n         County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes.\n         Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern\n         Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the\n         Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain\n         social and family news.","Re: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy,\n                  Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at\n                  Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret\n                  has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished;\n                  everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from\n                  Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.","Re: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and\n                  the one week visit of Major Jones and family;\n                  improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of\n                  Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.","Re: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing\n                  journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with\n                  ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased\n                  aunt to live with her ; the children are young and\n                  need counsil [sic] and advise.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick,\n                  [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.","Re: the girls have gone off to spend the day with\n                  Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys;\n                  should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised\n                  with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying\n                  all are in good health.","Re: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the\n                  neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has\n                  been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.","Re: asks why he has not written his brother;\n                  received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt,\n                  FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced\n                  his school.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes,\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B.\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.","Re: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is\n                  pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry,\n                  rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to\n                  Lucy.","Re: JHT is returning book, please send another;\n                  relates gossipy items in a religious text.","Re: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of\n                  her last letter; family news items; wedding at\n                  Elwood.","Re: BB's writing capabilities and\n                  responsibilities.","Also includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes],\n                  Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of\n                  daughter in family. Also includes incomplete\n                  letter.","Re: family news; Betty is a bright student of\n                  Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our\n                  parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest\n                  in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.","Re: reveals feelings toward women and expresses\n                  his dislike for women to have a freedom of\n                  expression.","Re: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an\n                  invitation to visit Sunday next.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money\n                  sent.","Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent;\n                  looking forward to NWBB's visit.","Re: will give ten dollars to repair the shop;\n                  purchase of goods requested.","Re: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet;\n                  other news of activities since being in Virginia","Re: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's\n                  visit; request for shoes.","Re: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any\n                  time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in\n                  Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel\n                  plans.","Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor\n                  to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see\n                  NWBB.","Re: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill -\n                  instructions on the building of the coffin.","Re: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's\n                  deep sense of grief.","Re: MWT's religious convictions and health.","Also includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for\n                  what he sent.","Re: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?;\n                  please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume\n                  of the French Revolution.","Re: arrangements for next Sunday.","Also includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].","Re: have inclination to write to NWBB as\n                  frequently as ever; family news, please send several\n                  items.","Re: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre\n                  in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us;\n                  all of us are very well.","Re: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items\n                  about family.","Re: newsy items about the activities of friends\n                  and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters,\n                  Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure\n                  water in [Falmouth].","Re: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics;\n                  please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.","Re: health news; activities of family members and\n                  neighbors.","Re: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how\n                  MWT desires his presence.","Re: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit;\n                  LHB places an order for 3 books.","Re: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico -\n                  values the ring most highly; request for additional\n                  goods from Richmond.","Re: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make\n                  reconciliation with NWBB.","Re: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for\n                  the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.]\n                  Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit\n                  will be a welcomed one.","Re: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the\n                  argument that occurred that \"memorable day - more was\n                  construed than was intended.","Re: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit;\n                  orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards,\n                  comb, etc.","Re: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next\n                  visit, etc.","Re: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been\n                  appointed a professor in the University at\n                  Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated\n                  bridges and other things here; orders fabric from\n                  Richmond","Re: family news - everyone has been sick.","Re: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB\n                  visited; will make arrangements to pay back money\n                  owed.","Re: news of family and activities in the town.","Re: health of family members, declares love for\n                  George; send news of MWTB's children.","Re: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a\n                  bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the\n                  chimney would be done before BB got home and had\n                  wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.","Re: have not written because of sore eyes","Re: why has MWTB not written; future visit;\n                  business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of \"gal\"\n                  that is for RWT.","Re: health and weather; CB is looking forward to\n                  getting home from trip.","Re: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's\n                  health since; family news,; illness of servants and\n                  death of one child.","Re: health of family members; death of Benedict\n                  Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain\n                  and in the midst of a terrible drought.","Re: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's\n                  happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters\n                  and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the\n                  girls left home; health of family members.","Re: Willy's illness and health news of other\n                  family members.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB\n                  understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see\n                  Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with\n                  MWB.","Also includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re:\n                  family news.","Re: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health;\n                  love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three\n                  demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined;\n                  will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.","Re: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day -\n                  compares RWT's profession with that of the physician;\n                  gives news of a lass' marriage.","Re: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s\n                  health and Nancy's; family news.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin]\n                  Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health;\n                  instructions on what to do at the house.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to [?].","Re: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take\n                  care of; would like to visit but health is poor.","Re: health of all; domestic responsibilities -\n                  made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone;\n                  describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.","Re: \"Peg's\" education; family matters.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper\n                  [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to\n                  school.","Re: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and\n                  the children.","Re: health of family members; news of the wedding\n                  of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles]\n                  Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.","Re: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family\n                  news concerning health; well-being and death of\n                  members.","Re: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died\n                  in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is\n                  slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals;\n                  general family news.","Re: news of family members; Harry has bachelor,\n                  quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within\n                  seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district\n                  is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy\n                  existence.","Re: celebration of the Queen of May day.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper\n                  County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the\n                  celebration of the Queen of May day.","Re: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know\n                  news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's\n                  and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to\n                  Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor\n                  Alexander preach.","Re: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a\n                  cure.","Re: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude\n                  toward romance.","Re: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to\n                  come and get her at Christmas.","Re: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th\n                  birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family\n                  news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming\n                  marriage.","Re: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison\n                  passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit\n                  by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the\n                  boys this spring and summer.","Re: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down\n                  the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family\n                  members.","Re: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a\n                  survey of the New River.","Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely;\n                  Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent\n                  MWTB's shoes by Dennis.","Re: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family\n                  members.","Re: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load\n                  is great since RWT is the only one left in the\n                  Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have\n                  had no servant this year, have endured many\n                  hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the\n                  year.","Re: events surrounding the death of Charles\n                  Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health;\n                  Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family\n                  way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green;\n                  Aunt Short's death.","Re: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health;\n                  have had a great deal of company all winter; health\n                  news of family members.","Re: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to\n                  bring.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  MWTB's next visit.","Re: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's\n                  good health; health news of family.","Re: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face;\n                  news of activities in Falmouth.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re:\n                  Baby Walker and winter vegetables.","Re: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.","Re: news of the Christmas season.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth,\n                  Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.","Re: obligations to study at school; health of\n                  friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could\n                  go to some good school.","Re: weather; health of family; activities of\n                  family.","Re: health of family members and servants;\n                  weather; sewing projects; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: health of family members; general family\n                  news.","Re: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr.\n                  Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health\n                  of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a\n                  child.","Re: news of activities since school broke.","Re: have had a \"neurologic [?] affection of one\n                  side of my face and head\" - has affected sight;\n                  health of family members; size of children in family;\n                  weather conditions.","Also includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes] and \"Papa\" [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].","Re: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition;\n                  death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them\n                  all; brief family news.","Re: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and\n                  Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin\n                  Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and\n                  Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes\n                  that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.","Re: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with\n                  Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George\n                  has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here\n                  [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't\n                  so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about\n                  dressing and having dinner parties - both of which\n                  MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert\n                  and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by\n                  relatives; Aunt Judy is an \"all powerful woman \";\n                  Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle\n                  Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB\n                  does not believe a word of it.","Re: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or\n                  sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left;\n                  weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news\n                  of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.","Re: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny\n                  weather; other family news.","Re: land purchase; family health news.","Re: the winter has been filled with much sickness\n                  and death; / affectionate comments on household\n                  slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days\n                  later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's\n                  health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks\n                  remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB\n                  might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has\n                  written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh\n                  him down - which has always affected his health; love\n                  to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.","Re: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your\n                  lessons; the family misses you.","Re: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of\n                  corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood;\n                  JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of\n                  Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting\n                  the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the\n                  boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love\n                  to all.","Re: scolds GBB for the lack of information in\n                  GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to\n                  Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants;\n                  requests George to get people to write to MWB.","Re: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition\n                  or two - one about whether a republican government\n                  can exist and the other whether the circumstances of\n                  the Romans justified them in [?] their first\n                  dictator; JWT looks for money requested every\n                  day.","Also includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College],\n                  [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your\n                  composition which am well pleased with; irate\n                  discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT\n                  including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's\n                  education, etc. Cy.","Re: glad to hear of George's improving [health];\n                  \"it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand\n                  me [BDB].. .\" - BDB has received only kindness and\n                  affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -\"as for the others\n                  with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always\n                  been exactly the reverse.. .\" ; news of people\n                  staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of\n                  you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs.\n                  Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of\n                  Pinewood.","Re: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is\n                  here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is\n                  behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward\n                  children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's\n                  loneliness.","Re: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes\n                  a temperance spring and surrounding countryside;\n                  implies the family should visit Mama more.","Re: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to\n                  MWB.","Re: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?]\n                  wedding is next week - entertainment for the,\n                  wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is\n                  important to VBC.","Re: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has\n                  remarried and has brought home the new wife - events\n                  upon their arrival; general family information.","Re: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written\n                  BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret]\n                  [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a\n                  church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth -\n                  servants and all.","Re: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if\n                  George is better he should come down for he could get\n                  \"an excellent situation\"; the cholera is playing\n                  \"mischief\" here [Richmond].","Re: BDB hopes George will regain his health and\n                  strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite;\n                  sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's\n                  barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton\n                  had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by\n                  Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire\n                  family and invites family down - assures family that\n                  the cholera is \"nearly all gone\".","Re: explanation for BDB's having not written\n                  sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?;\n                  after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let\n                  BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things\n                  to be kept a secret from him.","Re: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be\n                  married - details about marriage attendants and\n                  proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and\n                  Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the\n                  penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .","Re: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train;\n                  relates amusing incident pertaining to the song \"Hug\n                  Eye\"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and\n                  Portsmouth.","Re: long description of weather conditions in\n                  Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB\n                  expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves\n                  who have suffered; limited work being done on\n                  plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside\n                  kitchen and servants lost nearly all their\n                  belongings, but it seems that all are well; family\n                  health and news items.","Re: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested\n                  in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most\n                  items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt\n                  from Aunt Fanny.","Re: departure of the girls from the house, their\n                  expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed\n                  activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness\n                  of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.","Re: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded\n                  situation on the other side of the river because of\n                  the ice; health news of several family members; the\n                  boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the\n                  progress of the garden; activities of family\n                  members.","Re: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's\n                  serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the\n                  birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia\n                  Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton\n                  again.","Re: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and\n                  circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming\n                  events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and\n                  winter projects; serious condition of Judy at\n                  Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.","Re: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work\n                  is done more out of duty than pleasure \"as the\n                  members of the family drop off\" ; notes how changes\n                  have occurred over the last five years; trip to see\n                  Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness,\n                  husband, and their fine living standards; message to\n                  Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and\n                  Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.]\n                  [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon\n                  home coming.","Re: feel most kindly for George in all his\n                  sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.","Re: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a\n                  \"profession of Religion\" soon; hopes to spend several\n                  weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports\n                  in length the illness of several family members;\n                  visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny\n                  and Betty.","Re: expresses sorrow to \"Margaret\" [MWTB] and\n                  \"Peggy\" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson]\n                  [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB\n                  and \"Peggy\"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and\n                  sympathy.","Also includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore],\n                  [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.","Re: William Braxton has given up the estate for\n                  MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place\n                  MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news\n                  of family and friends.","Re: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son,\n                  George, and glory in his heavenly home with the\n                  blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's\n                  sympathy.","Re: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son;\n                  Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning\n                  the baby; understands from home that all are healthy\n                  but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the\n                  fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away\n                  to attend; general family news.","Also includes a letter written on the envelope by\n                  [?], to \"Ma\".","Re: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison\n                  [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of\n                  time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond\n                  that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages\n                  MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO\n                  expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the\n                  Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people\n                  on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in\n                  Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.","Re: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit\n                  MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well,\n                  but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not\n                  become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must\n                  have assistance in the preparations of the\n                  wedding.","Re: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more\n                  than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be\n                  possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ;\n                  Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is\n                  to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].","Re: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be\n                  of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble;\n                  religious information and instruction; FBCB has a\n                  good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter],\n                  health is not good.","Re: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer\n                  garden -strawberries and potatoes.","Re: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no\n                  chances; please send pants and other summer clothing;\n                  RTB inquires about \"the poor old place\" and what Mr.\n                  Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the\n                  graves.","Also includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly,\n                  [Virginia], to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine;\n                  information about the family and everyone's health\n                  and activities.","Re: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20\n                  May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded;\n                  has \"the place\" been sold yet?; please write to\n                  RTB.","Re: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat\n                  and would like another coat; wants to know how family\n                  is and how the \"black people are\"; hope \" they have\n                  not sold my dear old home yet\"; mentions grave\n                  sodding and \"how much I have thought of them\".","Re: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.","Re: glad to know your health and spirits are\n                  improving; reminiscences of younger days and\n                  activities; looking forward to your visit and bring\n                  cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of\n                  family members.","Re: anxious to see family and to know what Walker\n                  is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a\n                  buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you\n                  please write; allowed no exercise except drilling -\n                  \"Oh that it may now be over is my prayer \"; sends\n                  love to everyone black and white.","Re: activities during war period; information\n                  about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to\n                  avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the\n                  situation.","Re: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday\n                  so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick;\n                  instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of\n                  friends and relatives.","Re: financial concerns","Re: continuation of financial concerns; status on\n                  goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to\n                  [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].","Re: arrangements for future visit.","Re: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current\n                  departure plans.","Re: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin\n                  Nannie for she is sick.","Re: confinement because of illness and lack of\n                  ability to do things for self, instructions on daily\n                  living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.","Re: written over a period of five days telling of\n                  WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school;\n                  Thompson's birthday.","Re: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next\n                  Sunday; new books.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] B[land]\n                  [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?]\n                  via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys\n                  during absence; FBCB's much improved health\n                  situation.","Re: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send\n                  money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt\n                  Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take\n                  care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.","Re: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and\n                  arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave\n                  Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit;\n                  illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends\n                  love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle\n                  Walker.","Re: religious directions to WBB.","Re: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and\n                  desire to have the personal property appraised by an\n                  expert.","Re: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to\n                  Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up\n                  in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family\n                  members.","Also includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke,\n                  [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes,\n                  Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  \"Cousin Lucy\" sends love to all and particularly to\n                  Peg.","Re: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking\n                  proper care of his health.","Re: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is\n                  GB's Mama's health?","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to \"Peg\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why\n                  has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's\n                  studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.","Re: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.","Re: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip\n                  home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and\n                  surrounding circumstances; general family news.","Re: wedding and plans concerning travel and\n                  visit.","Re: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties\n                  encountered.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for\n                  George.","Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p.,\n                  to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why\n                  has BB not written?","Also includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.,\n                  to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you\n                  are a fine boy.","Re: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys\n                  can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach\n                  them to write.","Also includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to\n                  \"Willy\" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and\n                  their education; health of family members.","Also includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re:\n                  sewing and quinces.","Re: St. George's serious illness; will send\n                  clothes for the boys; can't see at all.","Re: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's\n                  failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education\n                  for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare\n                  them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of\n                  St. George.","Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family\n                  affairs.","Re: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.","Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes],\n                  n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not\n                  done.","Re: Beverly [Barnes] - \". . .all old maids can\n                  lecture on the instruction of children to a painful\n                  extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a\n                  dutiful teachable child.. .\"; information about the\n                  activities of all family members.","Re: BB's love for people and how feelings often\n                  \"discompose\" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on\n                  how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with\n                  Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her\n                  bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is\n                  a devoted admirer of Fanny's.","Re: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin\n                  Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's\n                  happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on\n                  earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future\n                  conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive\n                  statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.","Re: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy,\n                  Lucy, Aunt Amy; \"Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to\n                  George and yourself.","Re: BB has not sent shirts because of illness;\n                  news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB\n                  requests items to be purchased.","Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin,\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items\n                  to be purchased.","Re: \"stips\"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the\n                  boys; write to us.","Also includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to\n                  Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia].","Re: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left;\n                  Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July \u0026 Mama's\n                  health; the garden; please write, we have been\n                  mortified at your silence.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"My dear M\" [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB\n                  sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat;\n                  hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the \"dear\n                  little children\" and to Willy.","Re: \"Margaret has a new beau but I do not think\n                  you need to dread him as a rival\"; the Ball in\n                  Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?","Re: NWBB should take better care of his health;\n                  religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet\n                  is too busy to write.","Re: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books\n                  and being a good child obedient to your parents and\n                  brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.","Re: George made his appearance last night; LMB\n                  fears that Willy is offended; love to all.","Re: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter\n                  with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St.\n                  George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things\n                  to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.","Also includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?]\n                  B[arnes], n.p., to \"Peggy\" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes],\n                  Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels\n                  me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper;\n                  be a good child and take care of yourself; read your\n                  bible and get a portion of it everyday.","Re: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to\n                  know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is\n                  sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write\n                  to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing\n                  her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny\n                  are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with\n                  them today; love to all.","Re: NWBB should not be so low spirited for \"surely\n                  a young man never had greater cause for a thankful\n                  heart than you,\" LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to\n                  be unhappy when he has so much that \"our kind\n                  heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy,\n                  but just punishment\"; Mama and Aunt Short have left\n                  us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora],\n                  Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not\n                  be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write\n                  with LMHB in best love to you and George.","Also includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin,\n                  Falmouth, [Virginia], to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson\n                  B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods\n                  requested.","Re: delighted to hear you and father are well;\n                  Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent\n                  unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about\n                  MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.","Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes],\n                  n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield,\n                  [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are\n                  improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is\n                  good.","Re: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB\n                  is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's;\n                  news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt\n                  Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt\n                  Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.","Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St.\n                  Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin]\n                  Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.","Re: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see\n                  Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about\n                  Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here\n                  last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and\n                  health of various family members; MWB's activities\n                  and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in\n                  family.","Re: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed\n                  with violent toothache and pain in her face;\n                  arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has\n                  arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.","Re: instructions for staying well; the ice house\n                  repairs; family activities.","Re: instructions to \"Mama\" for staying well;\n                  mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of\n                  friends and family.","Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes],\n                  Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.\n                  Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's\n                  quilt.","Re: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances\n                  surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's\n                  concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and\n                  activities.","Re: relates MWB's accident with knife and\n                  subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's\n                  finger; activities and health news of family\n                  members.","Re: snow storm and its effects for all friends and\n                  relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his\n                  report of activities at Chericoke.","Re: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only\n                  able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one\n                  of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown;\n                  some of you write to MWB.","Re: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB\n                  about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be\n                  more careful about who she talks about.","Re: news of family activities and trips including\n                  visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family\n                  members.","Re: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John\n                  Walker.","Re: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB\n                  and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures;\n                  Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks\n                  better than MWB's seen him in a long time.","Re: cotton sent.","Also includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.","Re: recipe and brief news of NWTB's\n                  activities.","Re: instructions for repair of hat, request for\n                  knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of\n                  desired goods to be purchased for MTB.","Re: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB\n                  here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a\n                  nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and\n                  FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too;\n                  arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.","Re: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and\n                  nurse her; arrival at \"Stanley\" and report of Ma's\n                  health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB\n                  too; family news; invitation for a visit to\n                  Bedford.","Re: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth\n                  went to the warm springs and came home because she\n                  became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d\n                  John Walker's families.","Re: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.","Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p.,\n                  to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover\n                  Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior\n                  on Tuesday evening.","Re: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that\n                  NWBB did not see more of \"the girls\" while they were\n                  in Richmond.","Re: news of JLS's poor health.","Also includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?],\n                  n.p., to \"Willy\" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes,\n                  Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.","Re: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the\n                  professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must\n                  not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas\n                  with Margaret and brother Willy.","Re: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally\n                  and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite\n                  sick but the rest here are well.","Re: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT\n                  looks forward to Willy's visit.","Re: requests extension of visiting period for\n                  \"Peg\"; news of Aunt Mary's health.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to \"Mama\" [Margaret]\n                  W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County,\n                  Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing\n                  for MWB's extended visit.","Re: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover\n                  one or two more weeks.","Re: yard goods requested.","Re: please send silk dress and fabric.","Also includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes\n                  [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something\n                  in a vial to rub her foot with.","Re: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding\n                  situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much\n                  obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection;\n                  love to one and all.","Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.]\n                  [Barnes], n.p., to \"Mama\" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin]\n                  [Barnes], n.p.","Also includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes,\n                  n.p., to [?], n.p.","Re: Ditchley.","Re: Christ Church.","First poem is entitled \"A Royal Colloguing\"[sp?].\n                  The second poem, begun after the completion of the\n                  first, is only a few lines, thus most likely\n                  incomplete."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Publication Rights/ Restrictions on Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any\n            materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of\n            Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the\n            copyright, if not Swem Library."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eCollection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n      "],"abstract_tesim":["Collection contains correspondence,\n         chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife\n         Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and\n         \"Greenfield,\" Culpeper County, Virginia. Letters concern life\n         in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg,\n         Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter,\n         Tomlin and Oliver families."],"famname_ssim":["Barnes family.","Braxton family.","Tomlinson family.","Coulter family.","Oliver family."],"persname_ssim":["Newman Williamson Barnes,","Margaret W. 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