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

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 10
Scope and content:

Is sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
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