January 3, 1879 Bettie to Aunt Old Church, Va. Hope your holidays were as nice as ours, we expect Cousin Cassie tomorrow. I am going to Richmond to have my teeth fixed. Uncle John is here with us. January 11, 1879 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, F. C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Glad Aunt Lucy is better. Uncle John still in Hanover. Went ice skating at Puddledock today, and to a hop in town Friday night. I’d like to call on Miss Sallie Doggett occasionally if I have your permission. Everyone seems to think her a very nice young lady. Has Father housed his ice yet? Don’t worry; I have enough cover. I have seen Willie but once. January 26, 1879 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, F. C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Sorry I forget about the prunes, but will send some tomorrow. Please tell me how to spell Dr. Hyatt’s [Waits] name so I can write him that I’m coming to have my teeth fixed. How shall I pay him? February 4, 1879 H. P. Brown to J. T. Brown Bedford, Va. Your Mother and I expect to start for Baltimore. Your Mammy is going to send down a box of bacon for Jane Bright. Let your Mammy Jane know of it. February 7, 1879 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, F. C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Cousin Cassie writes of meeting you at the depot when the train stopped for 15 minutes. Hope you reached Baltimore safely. Thanks for allowing me to go to Bill’s. Robin season is coming so we could do a little hunting each day as well as studying. February 10, 1879 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, F. C. Brown, Petersburg, Va. This is the first day of examinations. Rose at one o’clock – as I do not study on Sunday. Willie and I went to Bill Beasely’s for dinner on Sunday. I would like to have my horse in town. Please fix it. February 13, 1879 Unknown sender to Fanny C. Brown Aunt Lucy has been very sick with head and face pains and a high fever. The doctor told me what to do and I hope she gets better. Sissy has done all the waiting on her. The doctor says Aunt Lucy’s illness is erysipelas [?]. She sends much love to you. February 13, 1879 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, F. C. Brown Petersburg, Va. I hope you will be here Friday. Mrs. McCabe has said nothing about your coming but Father would prefer this to Mrs. Donnan’s. I had dinner at Walnut Hill today with Uncle John and Willie – saw some robins there. February 19, 1879 H.P. Brown to his son [J.T. Brown] This is your birthday, all good wishes. Have been kindly entertained by your Uncle and Aunt Turner, and have seen numerous acquaintances. I think you should remain at Mrs. McCabe’s and not to go Will Beasley’s. You will study better there – hope you will do well on your examinations.