Wm. T. Burwell, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Boydton, Va., 1836
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- Box 1, Folder 5
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Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.
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