May 1, 1882 John Coalter to sister, F.C. Brown Walnut Hill, Va. Failing of crops from past year has left me without any money. May 2, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Baltimore, MD, Am enjoying Baltimore. A synopsis of my days. Uncle took me to his club. Called on Miss Eliza Randolph. Attended Presbyterian Church. Went to see Cousin Anne Gill, and to diner with Charlie Andrews. Called on Mr. D. Gordon and had tea at Cousin Billie Dallam’s. Visited the Johnson’s. Was taken to lunch by Frank Redwood. Will call on Uncle Bryan today or tomorrow. Went driving in a park and to a theater. Many other activities are planned … am having a fine time. If you come, we will have a nice visit. May 11, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Dallas Tucker U of Va., Charlottesville, Saw Cousin Cooke Brent last night. Also, yesterday I went to the boat club and helped make chicken salad for a luncheon. Cousin D asked if I were coming back next year. She understood that I was her mistake. Home to Ivy Cliff tomorrow. May 16, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Dallas Tucker, Ivy Cliff, Va. We have been playing Verbarians tonight. Willie and I rode Tasso to Uncle Walker’s today. Poor Peggy! I feel sorry for her, but she almost runs me wild. Cousin Tucker Michael and Cousin Lucy Cooke have invited us to visit while we are on our wedding trip. May 17, 1882 Ivy Cliff, Va. Sent Hamilton Brown two buzzard eggs this morning. Willie is much better and Father is also improved. I took a long walk in the woods and revisited our favorite places. Misses her – the time drags. May 18, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Dallas Tucker Evinton, Va. [Ivy Cliff] Am enclosing a letter from Aunt Alice Haxall about our engagement. May and Lizzie went to see Uncle Walter today and Lizzie had a tantrum after I said she must have had a row with Peggie. Have been outside today, making watermelon hills for ma. And planting black eyed peas. Letter from A. Haxall to T. Brown included. May 20, 1882 and May 21 [two letters] Thompson Brown to Cassie Dallas Tucker Evinton, Va. [Ivy Cliff] Aunt Va. did not say to ma ‘anything that was not nice … her sins were of omission. Not commission. Hope you can keep clear of her. Uncle Willcox in Baltimore has the confidence of everyone. October 3 or 4 for wedding dates? May 28, 1882 J. Thompson Brown to Cassie Dallas Tucker Evinton, Va. [Ivy Cliff] An awful storm Sunday. Ma and Father want me to take a course at Sunday school … suppose its my duty. Long for the time when we are together. May 29, 1882 Va. to F.C. Brown Planning of vegetable garden. Running after cows that had got out. Engagement of J. Thompson Brown to Cassie Tucker.