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Contains 90 Results:
Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, to Frances K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 July 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id108189
Scope and Contents
Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.
Dates:
1842 July 28
Anne Robertson Burwell, Hillsboro, to Mary C. and Fanny K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1842 September 27
File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: id108191
Scope and Contents
Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday. Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt...
Dates:
1842 September 27
E. Randolph, Peterburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 September 30
File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: id108192
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.
Dates:
1842 September 30
M. C. Burwell, Mansfield, to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1842 October 20
File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: id108438
Scope and Contents
Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little...
Dates:
1842 October 20
M. C. Burwell to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester., 1842 November
File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: id108439
Scope and Contents
Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.
Dates:
1842 November
Mary C. Burwell, Mansfield, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester., 1842 November 22
File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: id108440
Scope and Contents
Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother’s school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn’t want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough....
Dates:
1842 November 22
Edward Randolph, Petersburg, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester, Va., 1842 November 23
File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id108441
Scope and Contents
Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don’t know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.
Dates:
1842 November 23
Drury A. Bacon, Wylliesburg, Charlotte Co., to Miss Fanny H. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 December 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: id108442
Scope and Contents
Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.
Dates:
1842 December 6
C. B. Burwell, Dayton, Ala., to Mary C. Burwell, Petersburg, Va., 1842 December 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id108443
Scope and Contents
Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine’s died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks. Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.
Dates:
1842 December 12
Mary C. Burwell, Mansfield, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1842 December 21
File — Box: 1, Folder: 27
Identifier: id108444
Scope and Contents
Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine’s children, the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven’t become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the...
Dates:
1842 December 21
Anne E. Burwell, Pineywood Christiansville, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1843 February 24
File — Box: 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: id108445
Scope and Contents
In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny’s address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John’s little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt...
Dates:
1843 February 24
Mary C. Burwell, Hillsboro, N.C., to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester, C. H., Va., 1843 March 15
File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: id108446
Scope and Contents
Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John’s poetry. Bettie has 5 music...
Dates:
1843 March 15
Mary C. Burwell, Hillsboro, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., 1843 April 3
File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: id108447
Scope and Contents
Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary’s expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying...
Dates:
1843 April 3
C. B. Burwell, Boston, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1843 June 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: id108448
Scope and Contents
Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.
Dates:
1843 June 28
Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, Hillsboro, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va., 1843 July 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 32
Identifier: id108449
Scope and Contents
Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna’s house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with...
Dates:
1843 July 6