Box 1
Container
Contains 90 Results:
Anne E. Burwell, Pineywood, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1843 July 11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Identifier: id108450
Scope and Contents
John declined his school because it wasn’t profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances’s plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode’s desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to...
Dates:
1843 July 11
Robert Burwell, Hillsboro, to Frances K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1843 July 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Identifier: id108451
Scope and Contents
Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie’s music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined...
Dates:
1843 July 12
R. E. Howard, to Frances K. Burwell., 1843 October 4
File — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Identifier: id108452
Scope and Contents
Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.
Dates:
1843 October 4
Mary C. Burwell, Randolph Macon, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1843 October 21
File — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Identifier: id108453
Scope and Contents
Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption. He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her...
Dates:
1843 October 21
Mary C. Burwell, Piny-wood, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1843 December 7
File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: id108454
Scope and Contents
Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can’t be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd’s. Visited Landon Garland’s where Louisa’s health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William...
Dates:
1843 December 7
Anne Eliazbeth Burwell, Pineywood, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 January 10
File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: id108455
Scope and Contents
Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o’clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at...
Dates:
1844 January 10
Mary Ann Rebecca , Lovingston, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 January 10
File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: id108456
Scope and Contents
Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers. The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam’s speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.
Dates:
1844 January 10
Edward Randolph, Petersburg, to Frances K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 March 21
File — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Identifier: id108457
Scope and Contents
$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances’s credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward’s family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.
Dates:
1844 March 21
"April Fool" Hickory Fork, Va., P. O. to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester, 1844 March 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Identifier: id108458
Scope and Contents
Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.
Dates:
1844 March 26
Anne Elizabeth Burwell, Pineywood, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester Court House, Va., 1844 April 4
File — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Identifier: id108459
Scope and Contents
Fanny’s mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd’s family busy fixing cousin Boyd’s servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny’s mother visited Aunt Turnbull’s last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say...
Dates:
1844 April 4
Mary C. Burwell, Lawrenceville, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. House., 1844 April 15
File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Identifier: id108460
Scope and Contents
Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell’s because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee’s house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren’t enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not...
Dates:
1844 April 15
W. T. Burwell, West Point, New York, to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 June 9
File — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Identifier: id108461
Scope and Contents
Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won’t be...
Dates:
1844 June 9
Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 June 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Identifier: id108462
Scope and Contents
Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother. Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who...
Dates:
1844 June 12
Armistead Burwell, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1844 July 13
File — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Identifier: id108463
Scope and Contents
Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.
Dates:
1844 July 13
Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, to Mrs. John W. Catlett, (formerly Fanny K. Burwell), Timberneck., 1846 November 20
File — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Identifier: id108464
Scope and Contents
Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton’s because she was unable to travel with them....
Dates:
1846 November 20
Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Catlett., 1847 January 25
File — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Identifier: id108465
Scope and Contents
Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would...
Dates:
1847 January 25
Anne Burwell Garland, Petersburg, to Frances Burwell Catlett, Timberneck, Gloucester., 1847 July 19
File — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Identifier: id108466
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn’t there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money...
Dates:
1847 July 19
Unknown , Lovingston, Va., to Fanny Burwell Catlett, Hickory Fork, Gloucester Co., Va., 1847 December 24
File — Box: 1, Folder: 50
Identifier: id108468
Scope and Contents
Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William’s death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth’s Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he...
Dates:
1847 December 24
Mary C. Burwell, Jackson, Miss., to Frances K. Burwell Catlett., 1850 May 10
File — Box: 1, Folder: 51
Identifier: id108546
Scope and Contents
Haven’t heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn’t know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C. She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans...
Dates:
1850 May 10
Mary C. Burwell, Jackson, Miss., to Fanny K. Burwell Catlett., 1851 August 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 52
Identifier: id108548
Scope and Contents
Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn’t been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny’s mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office...
Dates:
1851 August 6
Mary C. Burwell, Ala., to Fanny K. Burwell Catlett, Hickory Fork, Gloucester County, Va., 1852 May 17
File — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: id108549
Scope and Contents
Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn’t go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see...
Dates:
1852 May 17
Mary C. Burwell, Jackson, to Fanny K. Burwell Catlett., 1852 August 23
File — Box: 1, Folder: 54
Identifier: id108550
Scope and Contents
3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her...
Dates:
1852 August 23
Ben. P. Burwell, Sumterville, Ala., to Frances K. Burwell Catlett, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1853 March 29
File — Box: 1, Folder: 55
Identifier: id108552
Scope and Contents
Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½,...
Dates:
1853 March 29
Anne P. Burwell Garland, St. Louis, to Franes K. Burwell Catlett., 1853 May 2
File — Box: 1, Folder: 56
Identifier: id108553
Scope and Contents
Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly’s death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the...
Dates:
1853 May 2
Mary C. Burwell, Jackson, to Fanny K. Burwell Catlett., 1854 January 23
File — Box: 1, Folder: 57
Identifier: id108555
Scope and Contents
Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master’s knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie’s being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys:...
Dates:
1854 January 23