Robert Saunders at Pittsylvania Court House to his daughter Lucy Page, 1863
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- Box 1, Folder 11
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Lucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him "an entirely respectable young man at his position & and has the reputation of being a very worthy one." Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to "Capt. Bagby" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.
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