James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Maggie (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina, 1888 July 15-16
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could "entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but "I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best." 8pp ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1888 July 15-16
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