Correspondence, 1879

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Box 1, Folder 8

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April 1, 1879 Fanny C. Brown Receipt for pair of andirons. April 6, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, F.C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Shopped yesterday. Will need to buy a valise before I go on to the university. Have been playing baseball. Will probably stop in Fredericksburg on my way from Baltimore and possibly Richmond also, to have my teeth fixed. How is Tasso? I do want to go to Cobbs Island with Roper before heading for the mountains. April 11, 1879 Lizzie B. Lacy to Cousin Fanny C. Brown Ellwood, Va. Mama has been quite unwell, suffering from nervous depression. Jimmy's death in the winter and my approaching marriage have contributed to it. My wedding is June 4 and you must come. It will be quiet, just a few neighbors and friends. We will then take the train at Fredericksburg and go straight to Petersburg. Thompson must welcome me there – a familiar face amount so many strangers. News of Father and the boys and other family members. April 11, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, F.C. Brown, Arrived at midnight and found Uncle waiting at the depot. Aunt Turner had put away a nice supper for me. Today I went to Uncle Wilcox's office and to a tailor from whom I ordered a suit. Hamilton took me to the wharf where I watched the shipping. Sweet little Fannie and Elsie sat on my knees and watched pictures. April 17, 1879 'Hay' to Mrs. H.P. Brown Charlottesville, Va. Your letter came last night. Hope to accomplish the delightful project. Will need Jennie Shaw to be maid in my place. Charlie is a mischievous monkey – he refuses to let me go to see you. I'll enclose some slips for you – my flowers have been a great pleasure. After a week with you will go to Lynchburg and Helen Rawlings – and buy some new clothing. April 19, 1879 Helen to Mrs. H.P. Brown Petersburg, Va. Shirts are finished and I will send them to you. The cost is $7.00. Nannie hurt her finger very badly and I have had a cold, but we are both better now. All are well at unto Sallie's. We had a teachers meeting at the church last night. I'm anxious about my S.S. class. Mr. Osborne was elected SS. Superintendent. I send you a few geranium seeds. April 22, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, F.C. Brown Petersburg, Va. I had a splendid time in Baltimore, saw every place of interest. Also Hamilton and I went to Washington and saw many sights, including a visit to the House of Representatives and to the government greenhouse, the most wonderful and beautiful place I was ever in. Also I saw the telephone in operation Let me know about the Pryor's store bill. April 25, 1879 H.P. Brown to 'my dear son' Bedford, Va. Have learned of your return from Baltimore, to school. Your Aunt Mary Venable and Miss [Amy Watson?] have been here since Tuesday. Am sorry that Will Barnes has left your Uncle John. Circa April 28, 1879 J.T. Brown to his Mother. Petersburg Family news. Baseball team. April 29, 1879 William P. Braxton to Va. Braxton Post Card "Poor old pa has been too poorly to even write a post card … love to Aunt Fanny, Uncle P. and the ladies upstairs."

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