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Family material given to Parke Rouse by Mrs. John Page Simpson, Jr. of Miles, Virginia. The Simpson Family is from Norfolk, Virginia with a connection to the Smith Family. Items include a 1868 May 12 letter from Covington in Columbus, Mississippi to his Mother where he notes that money and trade are scarce and he will be unable to visit because he "must economize." A 1898 May 18 letter from S.M. Smith on the USA S. Solace while at sea off the coast of Cuba to "my dear little Junior Friends," probably during the Spanish American War. He notes that his mailing address is Key West, Florida; his Mother, Mrs. M.A. Smith, lives in Auburn, North Carolina and the "Juniors" are from Berkeley (Norfolk, Virginia) where they all attended Christian Endeavor. 1913 December 6 letter from John Page Simpson, Jr. to "My dear Santa Clause" with gift requests. July 11 (no year) letter from John while at sea to his Mother in Norfolk where he mentions that he is limited in what he says because of the censors. Undated letter from John, while at Virginia Military Institute, to his Father about his schedule, his expenses (with a detailed list) and his hope his parents will visit for the Virginia game. 1985 November 13 letter from [Manbeth] Simpson to her friends about her fond memories of VMI and Virginia. 2 empty envelopes.