Box 2
Contains 69 Results:
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his brother, Richard Watkins
Mentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.
Nannie V. Watkins, Roanoke, Virginia, to her husband, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Richard H. Watkins, Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to his brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her sister-in-law, Nannie V. Watkins
Refers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Refers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.
Pattie Watkins, Rockbridge Alum Springs, Rockbridge County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Is spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel V. and Nannie V. Watkins
Reports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.
Fannie Hundley, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Refers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his brother, Richard H. Watkins
They are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Mary Watkins
Was sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.
Fannie Hudley, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Relays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.
Sue W. Redd, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Is happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.
Sue W. Redd, to her brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel V. and Nannie V. Watkins
Mentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.
Elisha E. Handley, Keysville, Charlotte County, Virginia, to her niece, Minnie H. Watkins
Questions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her niece, Minnie H. Watkins
Discusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her sister-in-law, Nannie V. Watkins
Rainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.
(?), Brookland, North Carolina to her father, Captain Richard H. Watkins
Gives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins
Updates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to his brother, Captain Richard H. Watkins, Prince Edward County, Virginia
Minnie H. Watkins, Cottage Farm, to her sister, Jennie Watkins
Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.
Richard H. Watkins, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to his niece, Nannie Watkins
Wishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.