Scope and Contents Item 1: 1848 January 12 Chester Pomeroy Dewey, Rochester N.Y. to John P. Taliaferro Apologizes for not writing; is working as an engineer and in an insurance office; heard that Mr. Dabney and Miss Emma Tabb were married; describes Rochester and sleighing; compliments time he had at Bellville and Mrs. Taliaferro's hospitality; says he has seen in the papers about the "belligerent" times at William and Mary and warns him not to get in a duel; reminisces about oysters and says he has given up...