Anne Robertson Burwell, Hillsboro, to Mary C. and Fanny K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1842
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Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday. Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house. Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.
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