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Correspondence, 1904 September

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: id145987

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September 1, 1904 J.T. Brown to J.W. Brown Brierfield, Va. Very much hurt. Ignoring. Baltimore fire. Pressing obligations. Have been hoping for a sale of coal lands as I need money urgently. Cassie’s illness is a continuing drain. Can you send me a draft for $1500? I do not want to put Walnut Hill on the market at the present time. Done splendidly in his Med. course. Blacksburg. September 1, 1904 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown Brierfield, Va. Darling. I hope you will soon be well. I am sending this greeting to you at the hospital. September 4, 1904 J.T. Brown to his wife C.T. Brown Evington, Va. Delighted. Her illness and his love for her. September 6, 1904 J.T. Brown to his wife C.T. Brown Evington, Va. Sorry about the postponement of your trip … means that you are kept in Richmond. Mr. Judkins will send you a check for $50. September 7, 1904 Va. B. Taylor to C.T. Brown Trevilians, Va. Was shocked to learn of the loss of your stable and its contents. Parke has loved her rides and drives at Ivy Cliff. Calamity. September 8, 1904 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown Evington, Va. Beginning fall planting. Cousin Cynthia may visit … going to Blacksburg tomorrow. Understand that you will remain in Richmond for treatment. I am not blue or down, do not worry. September 9, 1904 Joseph Bryan to J.T. Brown Hot Springs, Va. So sorry to learn of the loss of your barn and stock by fire. Will send you $500 if you need it. We go to Laburnum, then Eagle Point, the birthplace of your Mother. Tragic death. September 13, 1904 Frances Brown to C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. My darling Mama! Practice. We are getting along fine. The boys are going to Lynchburg to the Confederate Reunion this week. Thaddeus of Warsaw. September 16, 1904 J.T. Brown to Cousin Joe [Joseph Bryant?] Evington, Va. Walnut Hill. Appreciate the draft. I would like to arrange a mortgage with you for all my Petersburg properties, the Stafford property, and a small farm here. Coal land. September 18, 1904 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown Brierfield, Va. Hurried note. I accused her of being anxious to go see the Beggs and talk Janet and Cynthia. Crazy. September 18, 1904 Frances Brown to her Mother, C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. Hopes you are feeling better. Family news. Miss Riddle is lovely. Right young and right sweet. September 19, 1904 J.T. Brown to C.T. Brown Evington, Va. Have completed work on the bank material and am turning it over to Harrison. September 23, 1904 Frances Brown to her Mother, C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. Glad you are coming home soon. Papa. Willcox. Getting along fine in school. Cousin Cynthia. September 23, 1904 Elsie Palmer to C.T. Brown Miss Riddle is nice. Jack and I played baseball yesterday … I certainly miss you. September 27, 1904 Frances Brown to her Mother C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. We are getting along fine. News of family activities. September 27, 1904 Frances Brown to her Mother, C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. Family news and requests for items.

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  • Creation: 1904 September

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English

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From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet

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