Box 1
Contains 80 Results:
Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Hanover c/o Beverley Blair, Richmond, 1829 October 3
Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy c/o Richard Anderson Esq. Richmond, 1832 September 28
Betsy Kennon “our beloved & lovely friend” has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father’s health as being “tolerably well.” The servants have recovered from their sickness.
Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Fauquier Springs Hanover, 1844 August 30
Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won’t allow it. Writes of a “sickness that has taken place much later than usual.” Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, “Judge C. & Miss Martha and the boys” and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has “gotten thro’ her teething.” Mentions the death of Hughella Page.