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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.

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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

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Scope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the ["slyest"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say "good-bye" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS

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Is sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS

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Is very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting "Fent's style" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.

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Scope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the "poor house" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a "Thanksgiving box"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Was about "half mad" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed "was plaed in position"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness...

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Has been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.

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Scope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his "mission" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.

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Wishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.

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Scope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up "sweet"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.

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Has time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.

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Disappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.

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Scope and Contents Claude has a "dreadful raising in his head"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.

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Nell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.

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Scope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies "reliable information" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.

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Scope and Contents Expresses "great bereavement" over the death of Nell; thought she was a "beautiful character" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.