Correspondence, 1854 January-November
Scope and Contents
January 10, 1854, Cousin Georgia to F.B. Coalter: Thanks for hospitality during visit. Give my best love to all at [Chericoke]. March 4, 1854, Mattie H. Morton to F.B. Coalter Buffaloe, Va.: “While entertaining a rather silent gentleman last night, I thought of you, Cousin Alf and Tucker Bryan in the parlor at Stanley.” Large party of people from Petersburg had a dance in Farmville…at the hotel.” Her religious views and prayer. August 1854, Mattie Morton to F. B. Coalter Buffaloe, Va.: Hot summer. Prince Edward is very dull. House full of company. Cousin Georgia is here with the children. Lizzie with baby. Claris looks like Joe’s sister. Miss Graham’s funeral and burial. August 1, 1854: St. Coalter to Aunt [Fanny?]: “My disgrace” – “I am very sorry indeed that I was sent from school, but I can assure you that it shall never be the case again.” Thanks for the welcome letter. August 30, 1854, Moses Drury Hoge to Fanny B. Coalter London, England: “Since landing in Liverpool have had wonderful adventure in this great Bable, including a visit to Ireland, Scotland, church at York Minister, and to the Royal Gallery, where we were lucky enough to see the Queen and Prince Albert, plus 2 or 3 hundred of the nobility, all in full dress.” Traveling companions are pleasant. “I go where I please, stay as long as I please.” September 2, 1854, Mattie H. Morton to Fanny B. Coalter Buffaloes, Va.: Disappointed that you cannot visit, “but Ma and I greatly admire your sense of duty” with Sunday School. Sadly depressed. November 19, 1854, St. George T. Coalter to Fanny B. Coalter Boswell, Va.: Glad you are enjoying yourself at Aunt's. Stay at Uncle Bryan’s until the end of winter? “Cousin Lucy Cocke and her companions were almost drowned last week in carriage accident while they were going from Stanley to Chericoke. The horses bolted out of the boat and nearly took the carriage with them.” November 29, 1854 H.T. Coalter to Fanny Stanley, Va.: At home and writing for Ma. Come home when it suits you; she will give you a party. “Next Sunday I return to “hateful Richmond.”
Dates
- Creation: 1854 January-November
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