Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and "Greenfield," Culpeper County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes. Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain social and family news.

Collection contains correspondence, chiefly 1820-1875, of Newman Williamson Barnes and his wife Margaret W.(Tomlin) Barnes of Richmond, Virginia and "Greenfield," Culpeper County, Virginia and to their daughter, Margaret W. Barnes. Letters concern life in Falmouth, Virginia and also concern Fredericksburg, Virginia. Correspondents are members of the Braxton, Coalter, Tomlin and Oliver families. Letters contain social and family news.

Disappointed in Newman Williamson B. Barnes's not writing; Lucy, Margaret Tomlin, and Balsora Barnes are at Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished; everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.

Family's four week stay at the Wilderness and the one week visit of Major Jones and family; improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.

Arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased aunt to live with her ; the children are young and need counsel and advice. Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. LB's health.

The girls have gone off to spend the day with Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys; should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying all are in good health.

Behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude. Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin, Retreat, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. family news.

Asks why he has not written his brother; received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt, FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced his school. Also includes a note by Lucy? H.? Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia

Balsora E. Barnes is taking a course in grammar and is pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry, rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to Lucy.

JHT is returning book, please send another; relates gossipy items in a religious text.

Laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of her last letter; family news items; wedding at Elwood.

BB's writing capabilities and responsibilities. Also includes a letter by Frances C. Barnes, Union Academy, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. arrival of daughter in family. Also includes incomplete letter.

Family news; Betty is a bright student of Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.

Reveals feelings toward women and expresses his dislike for women to have a freedom of expression.

Repair of goods and purchase of goods; an invitation to visit Sunday next.

Purchase of goods requested and money sent.

Purchase of goods requested and money sent; looking forward to NWBB's visit.

Will give ten dollars to repair the shop; purchase of goods requested.

Arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet; other news of activities since being in Virginia.

Received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's visit; request for shoes.

Have been slighted by NWBB not spending any time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel plans. Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Hanover Town, Virginia. have not been in a humor to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see NWBB.

Sarah P. Oliver was taken by a fatal chill - instructions on the building of the coffin.

The loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's deep sense of grief.

MWT's religious convictions and health. Also includes a note by Judy H. Tomlin, Chericoke, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. thanks NWBB for what he sent.

News of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?; please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume of the French Revolution.