James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Maggie (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina, 1888 December 7
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received "a line" from her since Monday; Nell received a "sweet box of flowers" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his "high horses" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1888 December 7
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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