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James Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester County, Virginia to "My Dr Children, " Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 3

This document spans three letters: James Baytop writes how his family will travel to Gordesville; physical ailments bothering him and his wife. Includes typescript. The letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns health of family; travel plans; hot, dry weather, and its effects on their crops. Includes typescript. The letter from "Bunn" Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns "Kit's" travels to King and Queen, County, Virginia and his efforts to find a wife; went to an Indian concert and saw five Indians who were descendants of the Black Hawk and Oscola tribes; Indians showed them "the manners and customs of the Oregon Indians;" saw the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River; and a prairie which was on fire; went crabbing; Cousin Sarah T. of Hampton, Virginia has two beaux and dances every night in Old Point, Hampton, Virginia. Includes typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

John Williams, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rufus King Fitzhugh Esq. Springhill, Stanardsville, Greene Co., Virginia., 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 1

The letter discusses a "last effort" will be made to earn some profit from the copper mine at Stony Man which has been "condemned...as worthless;" seeks Fitzhugh's advice on where Mrs. Williams can board while he is at the mine; and the availability of "Blasting powder" in the area. Includes typescript.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

Mary F. Fitzhugh, Belmont, Hampton, Virginia to Mrs. Rufus Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia., 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 2

The letter sends news of family and friends; tells of excitement about making a "missionary quilt for Mr. Payne our African Missionary" with neighborhood women and girls; gladly accepts invitation to visit "next summer" if Ma's health and spirits are good; invites Hettie to visit. Includes typescript.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

Rowena Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester County, Virginia to Hetty Henrietta Fitzhugh, no place, 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 4

The letter from Rowena Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester County, Virginia to Hetty Henrietta Fitzhugh, no place, December 9, 1851, describes parties, with dinner and dancing, of the Christmas season; festivities are over and "we are all at work again;" hopes for an invitation to Miss Ann Martin's wedding; Mr. Sinclair is selling Wilson Creek to pay off his debts; is encouraging "father" to go to Texas. Includes typescript.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

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