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Lucy? M. H.? Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to "My very dear Brother" (Newman Williamson B. Barnes), Richmond, Virginia, ? August 20-30?

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 178
Identifier: id174977

Scope and Contents

NWBB should not be so low spirited for "surely a young man never had greater cause for a thankful heart than you," LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to be unhappy when he has so much that "our kind heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy, but just punishment"; Mama and Aunt Short have left us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Balsora, Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write with LMHB in best love to you and George. Also includes a note by Margaret W. Tomlin, Falmouth, Virginia, to "Willy" (Newman Williamson B. Barnes), Richmond, Virginia. goods requested.

Dates

  • Creation: ? August 20-30?

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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