James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to "Miss Mag" (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina, 1888 October 29
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has "never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of "Pa-Pa" to as as mny scribe "and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; "You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1888 October 29
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
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