Box 2
Contains 10 Results:
Correspondence, Undated
B. A. Ballantine, Walnut Hills, Ohio, to her brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel V. and Nannie Watkins
Refers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.
Sue W. Redd, to her sister-in-law, Nannie V. Watkins
Wishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.
Sue W. Redd, to her brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel V. and Nannie V. Watkins
Relays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.
Nannie V. Watkins, to her husband, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Nathaniel V, Watkins, to his son, Charley H. Watkins
Encourages him to continue the study of his letters.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Richard H. Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Relays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.
Richard H. Watkins, to his niece, Minnie H. Watkins
Refers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.
Mary P. Watkins, to her sister-in-law, Nannie V. Watkins
Refers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.