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St. George Coalter receipt for "my husband's whiskers."

Scope and Contents In the first letter, May 18, 1853, Mattie Morton writes to Fanny Bland that she is delighted that Fanny plans to visit. Lizzie’s wedding is in two weeks, but she is not going. Two of Joe’s friends will wait on him; wish Fanny could catch one of them, particularly Charlie Anderson. The second letter, August 10, 1853, John Coalter to his sister Fanny B. Coalter Stanley, Virginia: Her ball at the White Sulphur Springs. His social activities, including parties. "St. left us for school...he did...

Scope and Contents January 10, 1854, Cousin Georgia to F.B. Coalter: Thanks for hospitality during visit. Give my best love to all at [Chericoke]. March 4, 1854, Mattie H. Morton to F.B. Coalter Buffaloe, Va.: “While entertaining a rather silent gentleman last night, I thought of you, Cousin Alf and Tucker Bryan in the parlor at Stanley.” Large party of people from Petersburg had a dance in Farmville…at the hotel.” Her religious views and prayer. August 1854, Mattie Morton to F. B. Coalter Buffaloe, Va.: Hot...

Scope and Contents June 10, 1855 Fanny T. Bryan in Gloucester, Va. to F. B. Coalter: Wanted to go to Stanley, but Mother needed me. Best wishes for your health and happiness. "Write me everything about the wedding (20 or 30 pages) Georgia – Be a good girl and I will love thee.” October 19, 1855 F.T. Bryan in Chatham, Va. to ‘Bland’ (Fanny B. Coalter at Stanley): Plans for the fair. While in Richmond, visit with Mary Cherallie [?] and Cousin Liz, and then you. “Your Aunt Margaret is here and looks much better.”...

Scope and Contents March 22, 1856 Maria [Morrow?], Staunton Hill, Va. to Fanny Coalter: Mr. Clark and Mr. Bruce visiting next week. “ I fear buggy rides with their fast horses. “Wish you were here. Mr. Gilmer could visit you here, where there is a ‘charming little walk winding through the woods’ – most conducible to thoughts of love.” Write to me: Cub Creek, Charlotte County. July 4, 1856 Mattie Morton at Buffaloe, Va. to Fanny: Not well enough to go to Commencement, but went to party later. Very few beaux...

Scope and Contents March 25, 1857 Unknown sender at Eagle Point, Va. to Mrs. J. H. Coalter Pa.: The girls arrived home after a wonderful time in Georgia and South Carolina, “with much attention paid them.” Papa picking up Ran, who is sick, from school in Chatham. His legs are weak. “Dr. Page wrote Dr. Carmichael that he thought “his affection [sic] nervous…Next to my own sainted Mother, there is no one like you, “my precious Aunty.” May 4, 1857 Unknown sender in Pensacola, Florida to F.B. Coalter: “Let’s...

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Papers and correspondence of three generations of the Brown Family of Virginia:  Frances (Fanny) Bland Coalter Brown and her husband, Henry Peronneau Brown (1838-1888),  J. Thompson and Cassie Tucker Brown (1890-1920) and Frances Bland Brown and Fleming Sanders (1921-1964).