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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 From the Collection:

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 From the Collection:

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 From the Collection:

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 Always reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very...

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Scope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; "it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under". 2 pp ALS

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Is extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked "quite sick"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be "some indefinite time" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their "beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS

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Is he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS

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Thinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts "talk very nicely now about our marriage." 3pp ALS

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Scope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is "gradually improving"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is "all right"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received "a line" from her since Monday; Nell received a "sweet box of flowers" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart]...

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He gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she "clear forgot to put my card in"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as "Miss"; is sorry the weather is "gloomy" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be "Miss" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS

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Has found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS

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Scope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has "won their hearts, as well a mine"; is "anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times"; doesn't know what has "gotten into" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS

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Wonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her "more and more everyday."

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Is glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS

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Hopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS