Correspondence, 1859
Scope and Contents
July 31, 1859 F. T. B. to Mrs. H. P. Brown Carysbrook, Va.: Deep sympathy at your Mother’s death. “…taken by a merciful God from so much pain and suffering . . . to that haven of rest prepared for the faithful.” Visit. September 1, 1859 Unknown sender to Fanny Carysbrook, Va.: “I want so much to comfort you and “dear old Stanley – it grieves me to think I may never be there again. I have had many happy hours in that house . . . You can always renew home ties at Eagle Point.” September 26, 1859 Sister Jenny, Selma to Fanny (Mrs. P. H. Brown): “We came here in a carriage from Gordonsville over a perfectly vile road.” Going to Richmond Thursday and home Saturday. Cousin Sue is here and “conducts herself as usual…pointed remarks, etc. which I ignore. Thanks for sending the trees by Uncle Tomlin. November 22, 1859 Sister Virginia to Fanny Hot Springs: “I would have come, but Peronneau said you didn’t need me. I have an infant and also should stay here and get some winter cloths ready for my poor darkeys.” Uncle Tomlin upset that Peronneau did not tell him of your illness. Baby Betty is pretty. December 6, 1859 J. Willcox Brown, Petersburg to Fanny: Glad you are better. Know that brother Peronneau took good care of you. Have been on jury duty for several weeks, now shall have duties of orderly sergeant for Petersburg Company of Rifles. Can’t visit before spring. Mother and grandfather are well. December 20, 1859 J. Willcox Brown, Petersburg, to Brother H. P. Brown, Loving Creek, Va.: Sending you a keg of oysters and five pounds of soda crackers. Thompson is well and expects to be at home on Sunday. Mother is well and grandfather “enjoys his usual health.”
Dates
- Creation: 1859
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