Richard H. Watkins, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to his brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 9
Scope and content:

Informs Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of "demagogues and negroes" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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