Correspondence, 1879 November
Scope and Contents
November 5, 1879 Fanny C. W. [or M.] to F.C. Brown Home again with so much to do. Have some cuttings for you – the bundle has been mailed. Cousin Mary now has the happy home she deserves. Visited Aunt Alice; ‘they were cordial in their welcome … we only remained two weeks.’ I was always guarded against possible misunderstandings. November 5, 1879 M.S.V to F.C. Brown Charlottesville, Va. We had a jolly holiday – saw pretty things and heard two fine sermons, also went to night concerts. You must come in December. I enjoy having Thompson here. Charles is the picture of health and Mrs. V is well. November 6, 1879 Bettie Braxton to Aunt F.C. Brown Stanley, Va. Va. is home after visit with Tuckers. We appreciate your gift. Family news … Postscript from “Sister, V.C. Braxton.” November 9, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va., Charlottesville, Va. I am getting along very well in Greek and French. Find about Latin tomorrow. My Sunday school class numbers 10. November 16, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va. Aunt Mary expects you the first of December. Charlie expects to marry Gay Williamson with me as best man. Aunt Turner plans to send pictures of the children. November 23, 1879 J.T. Brown to Mother, Fanny C. Brown U of Va. Ran in ½ mile and sack race Friday and Saturday. Aunt Mary says be sure to attend the Bazaar on December 17. I hear that Charlie is at Ivy Cliff. Circa November 30, 1879 J.T. Brown to his Mother U of Va. French class at university. Sightseeing in Charlottesville.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 November
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