February 25, 1877 Cousin F. T. Carmichael to Fanny, Had expected you and Mr. Brown on the train tonight. Now will expect you Thursday, the 27th. I have been ill but am well now. Coalter is the only child who takes after my family; the rest are all Carmichaels. April 12, 1877 H. Peronneau Brown to Fanny Coalter Brown Petersburg, Va. “I still suffer with my head.” While you are in Fredericksburg write to see what taxes are due on your land. May 29, 1877 H. Peronneau Brown to Fanny Coalter Brown, Petersburg, Va. I hope you enjoy your trip to Charlottesville. Miss Lucy will “stay here while the house in being added to on account of the warm weather in Falmouth.” Work on our house awaits your return, hopefully around the first of June. June 9, 1877 J. Thompson Brown to Father, H. P. Brown Petersburg, Va. Ma left for Charlottesville Wednesday and “reached Aunt Mary’s safely.” I have a check for you for $500 from grandpa. How is your poison oak? My examinations begin on the 14th. Give my love to Willie. October 25, 1877 Betty H. Braxton to “My dear Aunt” School subjects; saw Thompson and he “liked living with Mr. McCabes” and other family news. October 26, 1877 Lizzie P. Barnes to Aunt Fanny Ivy Cliff, Va. Work is proceeding on the house – flooring, brick laying, garret stairs, doors, etc. November 13, 1877 Randolph Barton to J. W. Brown Concerning the bankruptcy of J. W. Brown. November 19, 1877 H. Peronneau Brown to J. Thompson Brown Bedford, Va. The house is progressing very well, the corn and wheat are being harvested. The crop will be small but good. Hope your studies are going well. We received your photograph; which reminds us of you, so I am glad to have it. Give regards to Cousin Eliza and Mr. McCabe. December 11, 1877 H. Peronneau Brown to Fanny Coalter Brown, Petersburg, Va. John and I sent off a carload of furniture yesterday. Please have it hauled from Forest Depot as soon as you can. Walker said he would lend me a wagon. December 16, 1877 J. Thompson Brown to Mother, F. C. Brown School hunting – we killed five partridges yesterday. Father has gone out to Walnut Hill. Thank Willie for his letter. December 17, 1877 W. H. Ruffner to Edward Taylor Richmond, Va. Application for superintendence of Campbell County schools will receive due consideration. December 18, 1877 H. P. Brown to wife, Fanny C. Brown Walnut Hill, Va. I have packed up all the books. The furniture is very nicely packed but will not be completely ready until Friday. Thompson is very well and expects to go to the fair tomorrow night.