Correspondence, 1882

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 4
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March 8, 1882 John Coalter to F.C. Brown Walnut Hill, Va. Great drought last year. Will no longer hold crops after harvest but sell immediately. Hates to stay in the house. Now too much rain. Lonely. Anti-Mahone. Cillia sends her love. March 13, 1882 John Coalter to his sister, F.C. Brown Walnut Hill, Petersburg, Va. Tomorrow I will send you all the butter. I have on hand, probably 14 or 20 pounds. I want Henry St. John to come stay with me and go to McCable. He is a very smart child and would be so much company. My hot bed is coming up, but its so we I can do nothing on the farm. Cilla sends love. March 20, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Ivy Cliff, Va. Had a nice visit at the university and talk with Ross. He says his only desire is to see you happy. You know I will do my best to see that you are happy – a great responsibility but one I willingly take on. March 28, 1882 J. Wilcox Brown to F.C. Brown Baltimore, MD Will it be convenient to you to have four little girls visit you on Easter? Nelly is taking charge of them[?] Turner and I are well. Thompson's room is ready for him. March 29, 1882 Unknown sender to F.C. Brown [letter is incomplete] Thanks for the seed. Have sowed verbenas, scarlet sage, asters and flax. Asks for slips. Sends round see that can be used as a sponge. Burned yard. Fire in neighborhood.

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