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Maggie (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina to Dr. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1888 October 1

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id74424

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the "blues" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her "dear doctor"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS

Dates

  • Creation: 1888 October 1

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Extent

From the Collection: 146.00 Linear Feet

Language

From the File: English

Repository Details

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