Mary C. Burwell, Sumter, Ala., to Fanny K. Burwell Catlett., 1856 May 14
Scope and Contents
Brother Robert’s Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank’s last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell’s in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come, he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.
Dates
- Creation: 1856 May 14
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