B. P. Burwell, Sumter, Ala., to Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, Va.
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- Box 1, Folder 17
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Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.
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