Correspondence, 1881
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- Box 2, Folder 3
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Scope and Contents December 4, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown, Baltimore, MD I went to see Peggy yesterday. She has glaucoma and will have an operation to save her sight. I will be home on Friday – or if I don't come then, Saturday. Am having a splendid time. December 15, 1881 H.W. Tomlin to his niece, F.C. Brown, Wacanancake, Va. Re; sale of Petersburg house, 'whatever you and Mr. Brown desire.' The confederate bonds, I will try to ascertain their value, if any. Poor Peggy Barnes writes of afflictions. John Moncure, administrator of her Mother's estate, owes her a balance of some consideration. I trust that her operation will be a great success and blessing to her. December 21, 1881 Unknown sender to F.C. Brown [letter is incomplete] Baltimore, MD Cousin M opposed to leaving the informatory till next week. She is as nervous and fearful about her eye as before the operation. Mrs. McFarland has been over to see her several times. She is much complimented at her notice & also of Mrs. Brown.
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