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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 2

January 9, 1881 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va. Hasn't missed any lectures. Sorry to hear that Father is sick again. How long will Cousin Cassie be at Ivy Cliff? January 26, 1881 J. Willcox Brown to F.C. Brown Baltimore, MD Please write me regularly as long a Peronneau is sick. Will try to get down and see him. Turner and the children are well. January 31, 1881 Unknown sender to F.C. Brown (letter is incomplete) Petersburg, Va. Very cold winter. Sorry about your pickles, vegetables, etc. Willie Page died of galloping consumption. Cousin Fannie has a two-month old baby named Helen Donnan. Other news of family and friends. February 27, 1881 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown, U of Va. Shirt and pants came. Am going to Venables for dinner tomorrow. Re Latin examination, Col. Peters said he would do all in his power for me, but that I must apply to Dr. Harrison. Have not touched a billiard ball. February 28, 1881 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va. Please don't worry when I don't write – actually I am quite regular. Am meeting Willie at the depot tonight. News of other friends. 2 March 1881 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va. Saw Willie at the depot Monday night. He is in Maryland and this 'is a good chance for him' - $25 and his board. Dr. Harrison says I can't apply on Latin and probably not on French this year. Don't break my black colt this year. March 13, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Party at professor Mallets. Who went with whom. Would like some lemon and coconut puddings. Mammie Venable has a beautiful new piano and can 'knock it cold.' March 23, 1881 Lillie Hope Norton to F.C. Brown Charlottesville, Va. So concerned about your hand. Her activities. News of family and friends. March 24, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville So glad you hand is better. Mamie gave a party for Miss Anne Carter – 8 or 10 young ladies and corresponding number of young men attended – quite a success. Please send more violets. March 28, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown, University of Va., Charlottesville, Glad your hand is better. Latest on social life. Is attending lectures – no billiards or pool. Colonel Venable is seeing about subscriptions for telescope given by 'Old McCormick … a very peculiar looking old fellow … retiring.' April 1, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville His resolutions. Billiards and pool. Mother's hand. Aunt Mary in Philadelphia. Young ladies and social life. March 30, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Thank you for the violets. I took some to Miss Anne Carter and mammie Venable. Aunt Mary has gone to Philadelphia. Willie address and travels, news of family and friends.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

April 1, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Father, H.P. Brown University of Va., Charlottesville His Mother's hand. He is keeping his resolutions. Girls he is courting. McCormick telescope. April 4, 1881 Sally A. Donnan to F.C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Post card. Discusses bonnet shipment and the resignation of Mr. Jones. April 11, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Aunt Mary back from Philadelphia. Colonel Venable has succeeded in securing the telescope. Largest one in the world. Wedding of Miss Lizzie Southall. April 16, 1881 Sallie A. Donnan to Fanny Coalter Brown Dr. Dunn and Mrs. Riddle suffering from very bad health. News of old street church and other. The bonnets were sent yesterday. April 18, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville, Her left-handed letter received. Am sending you willow shoots to set out, and a cage with two tame squirrels for Va. to care for. April 24, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Medals given at the university, one to Chi Phi and other to DKE. "I am a DKE, you know." No pool or billiards yet.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

May 5, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown, University of Va., Charlottesville, Why is Charlie in Kentucky and what is his address? Is Uncle William really mortally ill? Fauleavs Mother has had pups again. How is Fauleau? May 10, 1881 H.P. Brown to his wife, F.C. Brown Bedford, Va. News of family life at Bedford. May 13, 1881 H.P. Brown to F.C. Brown Bedford, Va. Not feeling well. Hauling and preparing tobacco land, etc. Misses her. Hopes Dr. Braxton is better. May 18, 1881 H.P. Brown to F.C. Brown Bedford, Va. Willie Barnes asks me to write him at Mechanicsville, MD. Hope your hand is better. Will meet you at Forest Depot on Tuesday. May 20, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville, Her visit to Hanover. Health of Uncle William. Wants to go to Ivy Cliff with her on her way home. May 30, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville, Killed three frogs and had legs for supper. Has comfortable room. Quality of food, not quality at boarding house.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

Scope and Contents June 3, 1881 Lille Hope to F.C. Brown Newton, Va. Arrived on the first. Hope is enjoying himself boating and fishing. Am concerned that young Mrs. Waller is dying of consumption. Please write and send me the pamphlet on 'The Wonders of Light & Color." June 5, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville, Uncle William's death. House party at Pampatike. Then the same company invited to Miss Helen Rutherford's after the regatta. Then he would like to bring them all to Ivy Cliff. June 12, 1881 John Coalter to F.C. Brown Walnut Hill, Petersburg, Va. His illness. 'I am so lonely here at all by myself.' June 25, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville I will be home Wednesday. Lizzie will come Tuesday. I want to go to Richmond on July 5, because I am treasurer of the boat club.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

July 10, 1881 J.W. Brown to F.C. Brown Baltimore, MD I came yesterday from Lynchburg with Thompson. Several letters from Turner were here for me. She recuperates slowly, but the mountain air should help. Children as usual enjoying themselves. I shall send your watch enveloped in candy. Also, will look up the Daytons. July 17, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown, Rock Castle, We are having a splendid time. I have invited some girls for the 16th of August, 'all girls I respect.' 'the room over the dinning room and the big room will easily accommodate them.' Please have Father send me $25. John Mann in Petersburg. Also, please send my hunting suit, a pair of pants and my old boots. Mrs. Rutherford sends regards.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

September 7, 1881 Sallie or Lillie Hope Norton to Mrs. Brown Rockbridge Baths, Va. I have been sick and Hope is very ill with stomach trouble. In pain except when she opiates. Will take him to Charlottesville when he is able. Could I come to you for ten days or so around the middle of the month? Please be frank.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

October 10, 1881 Lillie Hope Norton to F.C. Brown Charlottesville, Va. Hope had some little friends for a birthday dinner, and he was delighted with his cake and its eight varicolored candles. He was happy to see Kate, as he treasures his Ivy Cliff friends. I haven't seen Mrs. Venable, but met the Colonel on the street.

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Correspondence, 1881 Box 2, Folder 3

Scope and Contents December 4, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown, Baltimore, MD I went to see Peggy yesterday. She has glaucoma and will have an operation to save her sight. I will be home on Friday – or if I don't come then, Saturday. Am having a splendid time. December 15, 1881 H.W. Tomlin to his niece, F.C. Brown, Wacanancake, Va. Re; sale of Petersburg house, 'whatever you and Mr. Brown desire.' The confederate bonds, I will try to ascertain their value, if any. Poor Peggy Barnes writes of afflictions. John Moncure, administrator of her Mother's estate, owes her a balance of some consideration. I trust that her operation will be a great success and blessing to her. December 21, 1881 Unknown sender to F.C. Brown [letter is incomplete] Baltimore, MD Cousin M opposed to leaving the informatory till next week. She is as nervous and fearful about her eye as before the operation. Mrs. McFarland has been over to see her several times. She is much complimented at her notice & also of Mrs. Brown.

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