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Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Hanover c/o Beverley Blair, Richmond, 1829 October 3

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Identifier: id24291
Scope and Contents Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson...
Dates: 1829 October 3

Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy c/o Richard Anderson Esq. Richmond, 1832 September 28

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Identifier: id24346
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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.

Dates: 1832 September 28

Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy at Fauquier Springs Hanover, 1844 August 30

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Identifier: id24347
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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.

Dates: 1844 August 30

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy at Warrenton Springs, 1845 August 11

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Identifier: id24348
Scope and Contents Writing after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a “very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…” and Mrs. Polk a “lady of fine manner.” Spoke to “Old Mrs. Madison” at reception for a time and then “backed out of the...
Dates: 1845 August 11

Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy at Williamsburg, 1847 February 2

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Identifier: id24349
Scope and Contents Went to St. Paul’s in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John’s appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college “after the next course” because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund...
Dates: 1847 February 2