May 1, 1879 Hay to Mrs. Brown Lynchburg, Va. Sending Va.’s dress. Miss Peggy traveled well with me. I grieved at leaving you. Will call on Mrs. Venable when she arrives. Have attended Presbytery service of Dr. Langhorne. Am with Helen and have told her of your fine hospitality. 4 May 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Bought clothes in Baltimore and had pictures taken. Intended to go out to Walnut Hill today, but its raining too hard for that. 5 May 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Would like to board with Cousin Delia but prefer the room I have already engaged next to Roper’s. Next year we can get rooms on the lawn ‘under Cousin Delia’s jurisdiction.’ Circa 5 May 1879 J.T. Brown to his Mother Petersburg Baseball team went to Richmond and played against the Richmond Club of Richmond. “I wish you would think over not liking me to go to see girls Sunday evenings.” Willie should stick with the Annapolis school. 6 May 1879 Susy to Aunt Stanley I practice three hours a day now. Also have been helping Ma plant peas, and yesterday Ma and I worked six rows – long ones – of cabbage. Charlie and Miss Ellen Burrall stayed over night. We’ve hear from Frank and also from Thompson. Grandpa is well. Best love to the Browns as well as Mammie, Aunt Lucy, Aunt Peggy, and all the Barnes nation. 15 May 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Am studying trigonometry for examination Saturday. Am going to Dr. Mahoney about my teeth; last time I was there I sat in a chair for five solid hours. 15 May 1879 Balsora Barnes to Mrs. H.P. Brown Falmouth Hope Peggy is better now. Margaret is better. I have erysipelas in my face and ears. I’m glad Mrs. B. is better. I mean to accept your kind offer. Tell my dear sister to keep up and be cheerful – I hope we meet once again on this earth. 21 May 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Exams will be over around June 26. then I’d like to go down to Stanley for a few days. 23 May 1879 Lillie Quarters to ‘my dear friend’ [F.C. Brown] Petersburg, Va. Sis Sallie has been very ill for five weeks with facial abscess, but is much better. The ladies made about $100 with their Japanese tea party. Suppose you know of the deaths of Mr. Roper and David Potts. Regards to Mr. B., who we hope has recovered. 26 May 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Examinations are near. Had a nice time in Richmond and on the weekend with Cousin Cassie.