Box 1
Container
Contains 90 Results:
Robert Burwell, Peace Institute, Raleigh, N.C., to Mary Armistead Catlett Jones, Gloucester C., Va., 1886 September 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 83
Identifier: id108587
Scope and Contents
Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert’s school. Ed married Miss Wilkenson of...
Dates:
1886 September 28
Robert Burwell, Raleigh, N.C., to Mary Armistead Catlett Jones., 1887 May 30
File — Box: 1, Folder: 84
Identifier: id108589
Scope and Contents
Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.
Dates:
1887 May 30
Mary C. Mann, to Mrs. Catlett., undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 85
Identifier: id108590
Scope and Contents
Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.
Dates:
undated
Anne Powell Burwell Garland, to Frances K. Burwell Catlett., undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 86
Identifier: id108591
Scope and Contents
No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.
Dates:
undated
Anne Powell Burwell Garland, to Frances K. Burwell Catlett., undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 87
Identifier: id108593
Scope and Contents
Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off. Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May’s. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith’s is far enough out of town...
Dates:
undated
Nannie Rose Garland, Vicksburg, to Frances K. Burwell Catlett., July 18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 88
Identifier: id108594
Scope and Contents
Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.
Dates:
July 18
W. S. Child, to Fanny K. Burwell?., undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 89
Identifier: id108595
Scope and Contents
Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.
Dates:
undated
Frances K. Burwell Catlett, to Mary Armistead C. Jones., undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 90
Identifier: id108596
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Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally
Dates:
undated
Elizabeth M. Burwell, Hampden Sydney College, to Frances K. Burwell, Lovingston, Va., 1839 January 23
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id108164
Scope and Contents
Aunt Charlotte’s baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary’s baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow. Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop’s on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who...
Dates:
1839 January 23
Kate and Mingo: poem and note from A. Burwell, (Demopolis, Alabama) to Fanny K. Burwell, Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Va., 1830 August 1
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: id108166
Scope and Contents
August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.
Dates:
1830 August 1
Benjamin Powell Burwell, Quebec, to Frances K. Burwell, Mill Grove, Mecklenburg Co. Va., 1833 February 27
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id108168
Scope and Contents
William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn’t kill anything. Many deer on William’s plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow’s Saturday night and at...
Dates:
1833 February 27
Robert Burwell, Chesterfield, to Fanny K. Burwell, Stoneland, Mecklenburg, Va., 1834 November 19
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: id108169
Scope and Contents
Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. “The boy” is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn’t appear she will...
Dates:
1834 November 19
Wm. T. Burwell, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Boydton, Va., 1836 September 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id108170
Scope and Contents
Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors’ bills. Mr. Garland’s mother is low....
Dates:
1836 September 12
Eliza Owen, Sussex, to Frances Burwell, Peterburg, Va., 1838 May 8
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id108172
Scope and Contents
Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.
Dates:
1838 May 8
W. T. Burwell, Petersburg, to Fan K. Burwell, Mansfield., 1838 October 16
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id108173
Scope and Contents
Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.
Dates:
1838 October 16
A. Burwell, Vicksburg, to Frances K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1839 March 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: id108174
Scope and Contents
Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn’t marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull’s family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news...
Dates:
1839 March 28
William Turnbull Burwell, Washington, to Frances King Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1840 June 10
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: id108176
Scope and Contents
Arrived safely at 3 o’clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.
Dates:
1840 June 10
Wm. T. Burwell, West Point, to Frances K. Burwell, Mansfield., 1840 October 9
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: id108177
Scope and Contents
In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.
Dates:
1840 October 9
Charles Blair Burwell, Dayton, Ala. to Frances K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1841 June 20
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id108179
Scope and Contents
June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland “thrown higher than a pine by reformers”. Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre’s death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza’s music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to...
Dates:
1841 June 20
Betty Burwell, Mansfield, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C.H., 1842 March 11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: id108181
Scope and Contents
Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny’s birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won’t be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children...
Dates:
1842 March 11
Mary C. Burwell, Hillsboro', to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1842 March 14
File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id108182
Scope and Contents
Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann’s letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his...
Dates:
1842 March 14
Lizzy (Elizabeth Keckley), Mansfield, to Fanny Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1842 April 25
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: id108183
Scope and Contents
Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell’s last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell’s as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones’s horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet’s frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet....
Dates:
1842 April 25
W. T. Burwell, West Point, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 June 3
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: id108185
Scope and Contents
Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell’s arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.
Dates:
1842 June 3
Benjamin Powell Burwell, Sumterville, Ala., to Fan K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 June 3
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id108186
Scope and Contents
Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school...
Dates:
1842 June 3
B. P. Burwell, Sumter, Ala., to Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., October 18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: id108188
Scope and Contents
Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected...
Dates:
October 18