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Start Over Collection Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875

Mary W. Braxton, Baltimore, Maryland, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, 1858 Box 2, Folder 123

Expresses sorrow to "Margaret"MWTB and "Peggy"MWB in their loss of Newman Williamson B. Barnes; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB and "Peggy"MWB; sends love and prayers and sympathy. Also includes a letter by Aunt L?, Baltimore, Md., to Balsora Barnes, .

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875
  3. Series 3: Correspondence, 1850-1869
  4. Box 2

Mary W. Braxton, Baltimore, Maryland, to Margaret W Tomlin Barnes, 1858 Box 2, Folder 129

Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ; Fanny is to be married 11 November and Fanny Coalter is to be married 10 November to a Mr. Brown.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875
  3. Series 3: Correspondence, 1850-1869
  4. Box 2

Mary W. Braxton, Baltimore, Md., to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, 1858 Box 2, Folder 128

Circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well, but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must have assistance in the preparations of the wedding.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875
  3. Series 3: Correspondence, 1850-1869
  4. Box 2

Mary W. Braxton, Baltimore, Md., to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Pine Wood, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, 1858 Box 2, Folder 126

Expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son; Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning the baby; understands from home that all are healthy but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the fall; activities in Baltimore - church too far away to attend; general family news. Also includes a letter written on the envelope by ?, to "Ma."

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875
  3. Series 3: Correspondence, 1850-1869
  4. Box 2

Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, 1850 Box 2, Folder 97

The winter has been filled with much sickness and death; affectionate comments on household slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh him down - which has always affected his health; love to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Barnes Family Papers, 1797/1926, bulk 1818/1875
  3. Series 3: Correspondence, 1850-1869
  4. Box 2

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