January 1, 1896 Alice Dooley to Cassie T. Brown. Thanks for presents. Had a very happy Christmas. Maggie is very sick with grips. When are you coming. Love and kisses. January 1, 1896 Sue M. Goss to Cassie D. T. Brown. The gentlemen came and have been pleasant – but had to be looked after. I think Mr. Brown an excellent host; ‘he has given himself up to entertainment.’ Francis is good. G. sent a card and purse to May; we all had cards from Isobel. A stag party and Judge Ingram is the life of it. January 3, 1896 J. Thompson Brown to his wife, Cassie T. Brown, Brierfield, Va. Frances and the boys are doing well in your absence. Concerned at your coming confinement. Grateful for hospitality of friends (Dooley’s) there. Detail of home life. January 14, 1896 Fanny to Cassie T. Brown Baltimore, MD. I am distressed that you have been so sick and hope the stay in Richmond will help. Last night I danced for three hours at a German Leap Year party. Nannie does not talk about Gilmer. Mary is busy as ever. Our children have bad coughs after the measles. January 15, 1896 Fanny to Cassie T. Brown Baltimore, MD Attended a dance. Sorry you are sick. January 14, 1896 Mother to Cassie T. Brown, Charlestown, WV. Concerned about your health. Gives advice on health issues. “Perhaps it is change of life that is troubling you…keep your mind directed and do the best you can.” January 22, 1896 Aunt Turner to Cassie T. Brown Baltimore, MD. Much nursing here … five cases of measles and some bronchitis. Hope the Richmond doctor will restore your health. You are “the sweetest and most cheerful of all the people I know.” January 23, 1896 Mother to Cassie T. Brown Charlestown, WV. Discussion and advice for health issues. She will get well under Dr. McGuire’s treatment. January 23, 1896 H.P. Brown, Jr. to ‘mama’ [C.T. Brown] with a note from J.T.B. Ivy Cliff, Va. Hope you are well. Family news. January 25, 1896 H.P. Brown, Jr. to mama [C.T. Brown] Family news and other. “We went rabbit hunting yesterday…” January 25, 1896 J.T. Brown to C.T. Brown Evington, Va. Money, health, travel, and family affairs. January 25, 1896 J. Thompson Brown to his wife, Cassie T. Brown, Evington, Va. Mr. Cabell hopefully is coming. Am anxious for you to be well … do all you can. I will visit you every week till you are well. January 25, 1896 Mother to Cassie T. Brown Charlestown, WV Concerned for your health and longing to see you and your family. January 26, 1896 J. Thompson Brown to his wife, Cassie T. Brown Brierfield, Va. Worried about your health and stay in hospital. Love you. January 28, 1896 H.P. Brown, Jr. to his Mother, C.T. Brown Ivy Cliff, Va. Tells of family leisure activities; playing dictionary, hiding, football games, and horseback riding. January 30, 1896 Mary Wilcox Brown to C.T. Brown Baltimore, MD. Distressed by your illness, but believe in hospital treatment. We also have been in doctor’s hands. Nannie has been entertaining Miss Windley. I went to the German with Fanny last evening; Nannie is going to Detroit – a nice change from her role as a nurse. January 30, 1896 H.P. Brown, Jr. to his Mother, C.T. Brown Ivy Cliff, Va. I miss you very much. The little girls are sweet. We expect papa tomorrow.