Correspondence, 1853 May-October
Scope and Contents
In the first letter, May 18, 1853, Mattie Morton writes to Fanny Bland that she is delighted that Fanny plans to visit. Lizzie’s wedding is in two weeks, but she is not going. Two of Joe’s friends will wait on him; wish Fanny could catch one of them, particularly Charlie Anderson. The second letter, August 10, 1853, John Coalter to his sister Fanny B. Coalter Stanley, Virginia: Her ball at the White Sulphur Springs. His social activities, including parties. "St. left us for school...he did not like the idea of leaving home...he thought that it was his duty." Visits of relatives. In the third letter, October 4, 1853, Mattie Morton writes to Fanny B. Coalter Buffaloe, Virginia, of the visit of Mrs. Harrison and Cousin Alf. “I know that you were over at the springs – such a belle.” Cousin Tazewell is very sick in Lynchburg.
Dates
- Creation: 1853 May-October
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Coalter, and Tucker Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Braxton family (Family)
- From the Collection: Brown family (Family)
- From the Collection: Brown, Cassie Dallas Tucker (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Frances Bland Coalter, 1835-1894 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Henry Peronneau, 1883-1942 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, John Thompson, 1861-1921 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, John Willcox, 1886- (Person)
- From the Collection: Coalter family (Family)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Mary Haldane Begg, 1875-1967 (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders family (Family)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Fleming (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Frances Bland Coalter Brown, 1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyree family (Family)
- From the Collection: Wingo family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository