Box 3
Contains 51 Results:
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Enfield, North Carolina, 1889 July 15
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
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Enfield, North Carolina, 1892 July 15
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
Nell Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, 1892 July 16
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
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Enfield, North Carolina, 1892 November 18
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.
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1892 November 25
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.
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Enfield, North Carolina, 1892 November 28
Ruth [?]; to "My dear little Mama", 1893 January 4
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.
James Fenton Bryant, Washington, D.C., to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1893 April 13
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.
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant , Fortress Monroe, VA, 1893 August 9
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.
Fencie [?], Lychburg, Virginia, to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant. Franklin, Virginia, 1895 March 6
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.
Bessie [?], Enfield, North Carolina to her sister, Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1895 June 8
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.
Bessie [?], Enfield, North Carolina to her sister Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1895 July 25
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.
Bessie [?], Enfield, North Carolina to her sister Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1895 November 6
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.
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Mrs. James Fenton Bryant, 1899 September 2
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.
B. Francis Julien, Prof. of Languages, Paris, France to School Supt. of Tallahassee, Florida, USA, circa 1900
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.
B.G. Brennan to James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia, 1903 May 18
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.
An agreement between C.C. Vaughn, James F. Bryant, and William Camp, 1873 October 25
James F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS
James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to (his brother-in-law) Mr. Thos O. Barrett, [], 1875 January 15
Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867
Scope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV
Diary of James F. Bryant, 1866
Diary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS
Miscellaneous Items, 1865-1868
Miscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.
Photograph, undated
Scope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1" X 3 3/4", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)
" Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)", 1955 April
"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)..." April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM
Biographical Material on the Bryant Family, undated
Scope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of "Leaves from the Family Tree. Being an attempt to trace briefly the history of the Jackson-Bryant family down to July, 1939" 22 pp. XCy of PM
Brown and white button (A1), undated
3/4" In artifact file