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Scope and Contents Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have...

Scope and Contents Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has...

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Has fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.

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Hopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.

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Postmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.

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Has safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed

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Speaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.

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Whittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.

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Opens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked "as you wrote, so do you expect me to write"; apologizes for his "dilatory conduct", asks if she has "mentioned the matter to Ma"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.

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Is disappointed that "the crowd" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.

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Enjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of "incalculable benefit" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .

Scope and Contents Has heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the...

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Warns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt "slighted" and "treated with indifference" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.

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Finds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he "slighted" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.

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Has not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.

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Gives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.

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Thanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.

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Cannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her "the wife of my heart."

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Thanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.

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Acknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.

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Feels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

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Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her "noble spirit has replied to mine"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.

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Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married "October twelve months"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields "has completely thrown himself away"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.

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Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being "better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.