Box 1
Contains 19 Results:
Letters, 1870-1878
Mary (?), Williamsburg, Virginia, to "aunt" Lauretta A. Savage, Eastville, Virginia, 1871 August 8
Informs her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.
Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to "auntie", 1873 January 9
Has written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.
Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to "auntie", 1873 July 8
Has been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.
Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to "auntie", 1873 July 22
Sue (?), Williamsburg, Virginia, to "auntie", 1874 January 1
Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.
Mary (?), Gloucester, Virginia, to sister Sue (?), 1874 June 17
Will be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.
Winder Garrett, Cleburn, Johnson County, Texas, to "father" (Dr. Robert M. Garrett), 1874 July 5
Kate (?), Park Avenue, to "cousin", 1875 January 25
Took the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.
James H. Smith, Boston, Massachussetts, to Dr. Robert M. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1876 February 20
Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.
R.B. Winder, Baltimore, Maryland, to cousin Lauretta (Savage?), 1876 September 13
Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.
Julia Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to "aunt", 1877 October 2
John (?), Eastville, Virginia, to sister Lauretta A. Savage, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1877 December 14
Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.
M.C. Watkins, Kenmore, to cousin Lottie Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1878 May 28
Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.
E.G. Booth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Lauretta A. Savage, 1878 November 8
Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.
Mary (?), Williamsburg, Virginia, to "aunt", 1870 November 16
Scope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, "to write to my old Aunt twice a week"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.
Mary (?), Williamsburg, Virginia, to "aunt", Lauretta A. Savage, Eastville, Virginia, 1870 December 8
W. Robertson Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, to "auntie", 1871 May 19
Scope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.
W. Robertson Garrett, Pulaski, Tennessee, to "auntie", 1871 August 6
Scope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information "very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.