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Correspondence, 1881 April

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id144300

Scope and Contents

April 1, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Father, H.P. Brown University of Va., Charlottesville His Mother’s hand. He is keeping his resolutions. Girls he is courting. McCormick telescope. April 4, 1881 Sally A. Donnan to F.C. Brown Petersburg, Va. Post card. Discusses bonnet shipment and the resignation of Mr. Jones. April 11, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Aunt Mary back from Philadelphia. Colonel Venable has succeeded in securing the telescope. Largest one in the world. Wedding of Miss Lizzie Southall. April 16, 1881 Sallie A. Donnan to Fanny Coalter Brown Dr. Dunn and Mrs. Riddle suffering from very bad health. News of old street church and other. The bonnets were sent yesterday. April 18, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville, Her left-handed letter received. Am sending you willow shoots to set out, and a cage with two tame squirrels for Va. to care for. April 24, 1881 J. Thompson Brown to his Mother, Fanny Coalter Brown University of Va., Charlottesville Medals given at the university, one to Chi Phi and other to DKE. “I am a DKE, you know.” No pool or billiards yet.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881 April

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet

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