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Box 1

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Contains 6 Results:

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 February 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24374
Scope and Contents Thinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his “office.” Shares space with two workers. Call him “Professor.” Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it...
Dates: 1863 February 6

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 February 9

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24375
Scope and Contents Asks Lucy write in care of “Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.” in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry’s Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects...
Dates: 1863 February 9

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 February 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24454
Scope and Contents Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn’t go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church “out of ranks.” Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton’s. Doesn’t see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren....
Dates: 1863 February 15

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 February 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24455
Scope and Contents

Has seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away “his only chance for a gentleman’s education.” Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell’s mother and Mr. Hurley.

Dates: 1863 February 19

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 February 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24456
Scope and Contents Snow, hail and cold in Richmond. “One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.” Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. “Little Jim” is staying with the Wilmer’s. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with “Old Fortune” or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. “Old acquaintance” in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George...
Dates: 1863 February 27

Folder 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id24373
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of 66 letters written by Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Lucy Burwell Saunders (60 letters) and his daughters Lucy Page Saunders (three letters) and Roberta P. Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.

Dates: 1829-1867