James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Maggie (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina, 1888 June 6
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as "I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he "has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1888 June 6
Creator
- From the Collection: Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bryant, Margaret Gunter (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 146.00 Linear Feet
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository