Correspondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.

Scope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the "chills"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS

Scope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her "a real nice little girl" for writing and next time she sees her she wil "court" her and give her a "buss"; she was the one who sent the "sweet little Valentine"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS

Scope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some "Elastic Article"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS

Expects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS

Mentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS

Offers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.

Offers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS

Scope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter "River Lawn" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS

Thanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.

Scope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 "Maggie" (Margaret) Gunter, "River Lawn", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS

Accepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS