Scope and Contents May 1, 1882 John Coalter to sister, F.C. Brown Walnut Hill, Va. Failing of crops from past year has left me without any money. May 2, 1882 Thompson Brown to Cassie Baltimore, MD, Am enjoying Baltimore. A synopsis of my days. Uncle took me to his club. Called on Miss Eliza Randolph. Attended Presbyterian Church. Went to see Cousin Anne Gill, and to diner with Charlie Andrews. Called on Mr. D. Gordon and had tea at Cousin Billie Dallam’s. Visited the Johnson’s. Was taken to lunch by Frank...

Scope and Contents June 3, 1882 J. Thompson Brown to fiancé Cassie Dallas Tucker, Ivy Cliff, Va. Conscious of own faults and if carping about her, it is just his desire for perfection – which is already nearly hers. Four months until their wedding. June 5, 1882 J. Thompson Brown to fiancé Cassie Dallas Tucker Ivy Cliff, Va. Taught a class of little brats at Sunday school. Visited Peggy, who said she is delighted that you and I are marrying. June 16, 1882 to ‘mama’ F.C. Brown, Richmond, KY Am at the college …...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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).