Anne Eliazbeth Burwell, Pineywood, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 January 10
Scope and Contents
Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o’clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa’s health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.
Dates
- Creation: 1844 January 10
Creator
- From the Collection: Burwell family (Person)
- From the Collection: Catlett family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository