"Mother", [Anne Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her son, Dr. John Barraud "at General Cocke's Bremo," Fluvanna County, Virginia, 1819

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 2
Extent:
3 pages.
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

Family news, including Daniel Cary Barraud's marriage; discusses their health, and the possibility of his returning home after he has recovered; Captain Crane is courting Miss[?] King, although Gabriel [?] doesn't believe that she [Miss King] really cares for him; Captain Wadsworth, Mary Eliza Taylor, and Mr. [?] Randolph believe that Gabriel wishes that it were she whom he was courting; mention of the Constitution "breaking ground" and the upcoming arrival of the Columbus, both of which will provide "reinforcement" for the local girls in the way of entertainment on board; she, however, has not permitted Lelia to go - "this does not prevent their serenading us every night or two [though]"; Beverly Kennon and Miss [?] Skipwith have "parted by mutual consent [and] the families are not up on visiting terms"; expects a visit from William Nivison and his son any day; yearns for fruit since a large storm destroyed their peach trees; mention of Louisa [?], Nancy Moreland and "little Nan."

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