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Beverley D. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia, to "Papa" (Newman Williamson B. Barnes), 1854 September 2

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 110
Identifier: id168553

Scope and Contents

BDB hopes George will regain his health and strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite; sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by Mr. Galt the American sculptor; BDB wants to see entire family and invites family down - assures family that the cholera is "nearly all gone."

Dates

  • Creation: 1854 September 2

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 247.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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