Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Fauquier Springs Hanover, 1844
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 2
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Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a "sickness that has taken place much later than usual." Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, "Judge C. & Miss Martha and the boys" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has "gotten thro' her teething." Mentions the death of Hughella Page.
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