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Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Pittsylvania Court House, 1865 Box 1, Folder 13

Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his " property in town without difficulty", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes "there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. " "Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he "could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year." The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.

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Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Richmond, 1867 Box 1, Folder 14

Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.

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Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy c/o Richard Anderson Esq. Richmond, 1832 Box 1, Folder 2

Betsy Kennon "our beloved & lovely friend" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being "tolerably well." The servants have recovered from their sickness.

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