Scope and Contents January 4, 1907 J.T. Brown to J.S. Musgrave. I am grateful for your openness and trust you to do the best for VPI. March 30, 1907 J.M. McBryde to J.T. Brown Brierfield, Va. Let’s plan a trip to Norfolk. April 8, 1907 Document and resolution concerning the qualifications for selecting a new president for VPI. April 8, 1907 H.M. Smith to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Eggleston and I will go to Atlanta and Knoxville to make recommendations. I feel that Campbell is not the man … as so all local...

Scope and Contents May 14, 1907 F. Brown to F.C. Brown, Richmond, Va. I have had a wonderful trip. July 13, 1907 D. Tucker Brown to J.T. Brown Atlanta, Georgia I am writing you so as not to alarm mother. I have lesions on my heart according to the doctor. June 27, 1907 Unknown sender to Elizabeth Brown, Portsmouth, Va. Post card … wish you were here. July 24, 1907 W.J.M. to Nelson Ingram Richmond, Va. Post Card … went to Buck Hill last night and saw your people. Come and purchase a lot in this suburb. August...

Scope and Contents October 18, 1907 Cassie Tucker Brown to J.T. Brown Just got home from Jamestown exposition … which was perfect. Am visiting the Wallaces, McGuires, and Ingrams … am feeling much better. October 16, 1907 C.E. Vawter, Jr. to J.T. Brown Va. Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va. Please ensure that Mr. Goodloe is paid. Circa October 1907 Nelson Sale to “Dear Sir” Bedford City, Va. Campaign letter from Nelson Sale for Va. Commonwealth Attorney. November 4, 1907 C.T. Brown to Frances Bland Brown...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents February 20, 1908 [?] Former treasurer of the Stafford Co. to J.T. Brown, Leeland, Va. Taxes for 1906 for your land near Falmouth are $5.52. Please remit. March 5, 1908 James M. Payne, attorney, to J.T. Brown Charleston, WV. Reply; discussion of making an arraignment with the railroad company to build up the Ruffner Tract. 20 March 1908 J.M. Payne to J.T. Brown Charleston, WV I hope you can get a settlement from the K&M Railroad Company for $5,000 otherwise we...

Scope and Contents April 9, 1908 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown I am going to Caryswood and then Rustburg on church business. You have new been away three weeks … I will be glad to see you soon. May 28, 1908 J.T. Brown to Joseph Bryan.. I am entangled in debt and seek your help. I have no credit and have already reduced every item of living expense. July 23, 1908 Jennie Ellett to C.T. Brown, Little Boar’s Head, NH. Proposes to have Cassie’s daughter remain in her school free of charge if financial problems...

Scope and Contents September 16, 1908 J.W. Brown to J.T. Brown. Very sorry to hear of Annie Brown’s death. October 17, 1908 Joseph Bryan to J.R. Tucker Richmond, Va. Discussing the debts of J.T. Brown ‘The wisest thing to do is wind up his affairs permanently.’ I suggest that you and Judge Grinnan do this. October 18, 1908 J.T. Brown to Joseph Bryan. I need money … I am still on the ‘ragged edge.’ The wheat land is ready, but it will take $100 to put into it. October 28, 1908 J.T. Brown to Joseph Bryan and...

Scope and Contents January 2, 1909 Elizabeth D. Brown to C.T. Brown, Wingo. We sure have been gay this week. January 8, 1909 Jonathan Bryan to J.T. Brown, Brierfield, Va. Concerning the WV coal lands. Includes forwarded letters concerning the matter. January 9, 1909 Jonathan Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Concerning WV coal lands, businessmen, and timber thieves. January 14, 1909 Elizabeth D. Brown to C.T. Brown, Wingo. News of family and attending parties. I am very excited about the wedding. January 20,...

Scope and Contents No correspondence from May 1909. June 6, 1909 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown. I will reach Evington on Friday evening … how is the wheat cutting going … let me know if we need beef. Liz to Josphine Ellett, Norfolk, Va. Social and family news. August 8, 1909 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown, Westmoreland Club, Richmond, Va. Election returns … it looks as if I’ll win. August 9, 1909 George E. Bryan to J. Taylor Ellyson Yorktown, Va. Returns of primary election for York County. August 9,...

Scope and Contents No correspondence from September 1909. October 27, 1909 Frances Bland Brown Suanders to Elizabeth Charleston, WV. Discussion of travels, family, work, and the general goings on. October 30, 1909 Frances Bland Brown Saunders to her father, J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV Plans to visit various places, including Washington, DC. November 23, 1909 F.B.B. Saunders to her mother, C.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. Weather and local happenings [letter is incomplete]. December 12, 1909 F. Brown to her mother...

Scope and Contents [1910] J.T. Brown to unknown. Partial letter regarding why he failed to follow through with selling his land. January 4, 1910 Murray M. McGuire to J.T. Brown Richmond, Va. Will move to sell property … unclear terms of deed of trust. January 8, 1910 Murray M. McGuire to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Need to settle account with the estate of Joseph Bryan. January 8, 1910 Jonathan Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Deed of Trust reply; desire to close his father’s accounts. January 13, 1910 Uncle...

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Scope and Contents February 19, 1910 Payne & Payne to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV Reply; sale of WV coalfields, offer has been accepted. February 21, 1910 J.T. Brown to C.T. Brown Health of Willcox … stay with him until he is out of danger of a relapse.

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March 19, 1910 J.T. Brown to M.M. McGuire, Evington, Va. WV coalfields … wants to examine the title. March 21, 1910 John A. Thayer to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. Wants to close the deal for the coalfield lands. March 18, 1910 M.M. McGuire to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Where do we stand for the sale of your WV lands?

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents April 5, 1910 J.A. Thayer to J.T. Brown Charleston, WV. Needs a copy of the WV land lease. April 5, 1910 J.M. Payne to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. You must have Chilton release his rights or you could have Mr. Bryan’s executors to enforce their deed of trust. April 5, 1910 J.R. Tucker to Willcox Richmond, Va. Sorry you’re under the weather. Knows your mother is a good and solicitous nurse. Dr. H.P. Brown will give you sound advice but don’t take that of David Tucker Brown...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents May 4, 1910 J.T. Brown to J. Bryan, Richmond, Va. Concerning the sale of oil and gas property. May 6, 1910 J.T. Brown to Payne & Payne, Evington, Va. Legal counsel advises that deed be presented to Mr. Chilton. If he refuses to pay, property reverts to trustees. May 16, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown. Concerning the sale of coal lands. May 21, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Encloses a copy of a Payne & Payne letter … also talk of oil and gas...

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June 27, 1910 J.T. Brown to J.A. Thayer There is an offer to sell the coalfield property. June 27, 1910 J.T. Brown to W.D. Payne, Evington, Va. What are the prospects to sell?

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Scope and Contents July 18, 1910 Payne & Payne to J.T. Brown, Charlestown, WV. Unable to find a purchaser for you land. July 22, 1910 J.T. Brown to W.D. Payne. Hope you can increase your efforts and find a buyer. July 22, 1910 J.T. Brown to J.A. Thayer. Agreement for sale of land. July 22, 1910 J.T. Brown. Agreement for Thayer to act as selling agent of Brown’s land.

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August 12, 1910 P. Brown to J.T. Brown. Needs his drill.

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September 4, 1910 J.T. Brown to J.M. Payne, Evington, Va. Entanglement concerning the sale of the WV lands. September 26, 1910 J.T. Brown to J. Bryan, Richmond, Va. Oil lease returns … proposed sale of land near Fredericksburg. September 29, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown Richmond, Va. Cannot advance your oil and gas land lease rental money. Your land should probably be sold at a public auction. September 30, 1910 J.T. Brown to J. Bryan Begs for money. Further discussion of indebtedness.

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October 1, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. I will not lend you $300, but I will send $50. October 27, 1910 B.C. Taylor to J.T. Brown, Elk Garden, Va. Thank you.

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November 17, 1910 J.A. Thayer to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. I have found prospective buyers of your coal land. Need your written permission to pursue sale. November 29, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Debts … payments did not meet their note of $5,000 on Walnut Hill property.

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December 21, 1910 J. Bryan to Archer A. Phlegar, Richmond, Va. Possible sale of coal lands. December 1, 1910 J.A. Thayer to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. Your lands are not selling because they are in a bad location. December 8, 1910 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown Richmond, Va. Stafford lands and sale. December 30, 1910 J.A. Thayer to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. Offer for $6 an acre for your coal lands. He is the logical purchaser since he own the adjacent lands.

Scope and Contents January 3, 1911 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown Richmond, Va. I think it is best to accept Thayer’s offer. January 5, 1911 J. Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Former offer looks to be collapsing … now there is no purchaser in sight. January 6, 1911 M.M. McGuire to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. I hope for a better price for your land, but I don’t think the trustees will delay the sale. January 6, 1911 W.D. Payne to J.T. Brown, Charleston, WV. Perhaps we could have done better, but the sale of $6 went...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents No correspondence from March-August 1911. September 30, 1911 Carter Glass to J.T. Brown, Lynchburg, Va. Wants Brown to organize a campaign in Bedford for him. November 8, 1911 Bedford Coal & Mill Co. to J.T. Brown Bedford, Va. Business affairs. January 8, 1912 R.G. Southall to J.T. Brown, Amelia Courthouse, Va. Needs him to come help with a contest for judgeship. January 10, 1912 F.B.B. Saunders to her mother, C.T. Brown, Ivy Cliff, Va. Work, dreams and travel...

Scope and Contents February 7, 1912 J.K.M. Norton to J.T. Brown Alexandria, Va. Congressional districts. February 28, 1912 R.G. Southall to J.T. Brown, Chesterfield. Lending money to Peronneau. May 6, 1912 John Stewart Bryan to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Thanks for the letter to be published in the Tuesday dispatch. May 7, 1912 R.E. Byrd, Speaker of the House of Reps, to J.T. Brown, Richmond, Va. Hope you vote for an instructed delegation for Woodrow Wilson. May 17, 1912 Wm F. McCombes to J.T. Brown, New York....

Scope and Contents July 12, 1912 Hugh S. Bird to J.T. Brown, Fredericksburg, Va. Enclosing letter concerning the presidency of VPI. March 3, 1912 Wm B. Alwood to J.T. Brown, Charlottesville, Va. Concerning his daughter’s illness … I am too busy to come. July 18, 1912 T.O. Sandy to J.T. Brown, Burksville, Va. It may be better for Willcox not to pursue a position here. You may want to tell Mr. Lupton of your intention to run for commissioner of agriculture. July 22, 1912 Carter Class to J.T. Brown Lynchburg, Va....