Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy, 1860
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- Box 1, Folder 5
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Sent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a "forcible speech." Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge "taking water in the mountains." Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.
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