June 2, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Frank, Bill, Beasley and I had dinner yesterday at Walnut Hill with Uncle John. He thinks Willie has not gone up to Bedford yet. Let me know about Mr. Jones’ marriage so I can go down to see Cousin Lizzie. June 11, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Sunday I went to Sabbath school, then Roper and I took dinner with Bill. Examinations are right here. Shall I leave my desk and books here over the summer? Ask Father if I can have a saddle made. June 14, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. He explains his summer plans in detail: projected visits by Fannie Young, Cousin Cassie, Bettie, Roper and Bill at Ivy Cliff. Baseball club plays at Richmond on July 4. Ordered a new suit. June 14, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown, Petersburg, Va. Asking for permission to go to Europe for two and a half months as a companion for Will McCabe. Cost will be $1750 to 1800. “…wonderful opportunity for me.” June 15, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. More about the proposed trip to Europe and university studies. “…if you could give me $1,000, that could also pay my out-of-pocket expenses next year at the University.” June 17, 1879 H.W. to Mrs. H.P. Brown Charlottesville, Va. Making linen skirts for papa, also reading and selecting publishers textbooks for Sunday school. Summer plans of friends. My flower garden. Annie Woods’ marriage. Col. Venable is unwell. June 17, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Urges her to let him go to Europe this summer with Mr. McCabe and others. [report card included]. June 18, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Received your Father’s letters this morning in which you both write that you think it is best that I not go to Europe. Please reconsider. Uncle Wilcox would certainly forward the money. I want to go so much. June 21, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown Petersburg, Va. “… that settles it.” I will have a pleasant summer at home … without thinking anymore of Europe.” Am going to Aunt Va.’s in Hanover on the 28th. Am going to bring a little setter home with me. Hope to have some puppies from her and Tasso. June 28, 1879 Helen to F.C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Thompson has picked up her mats. Her travel plans. I hear that Cassie and others are to be with you.