Box 1
Contains 70 Results:
Mary W. Braxton, Hybla, Virginia, to Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, 1837 Aug 3
Health of family members; death of Benedict Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain and in the midst of a terrible drought.
Mary W. Braxton, Lodge, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Green Field, near Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, Virginia, 1837 August 19
Sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the girls left home; health of family members.
Lucy M. Barnes to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, Virginia, 1837 August 21
Willy's illness and health news of other family members.
Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, 1837 November 25
MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with MWB. Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia. family news.
Robert W. Tomlin, Office of Stone Wall Residency, Stone Wall Mills, Virginia, to "Sister"Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Jeffersonton Post Office, Culpeper County, Virginia, 1837 December 1
Message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health; love matters affairs - RWT has asked two or three demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined; will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.
Robert W. Tomlin, Stone Wall Residency, Stone Wall Mills, Lynchburg, Virginia, to "Sister"Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, care of Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, 1838 April 4
RWF's opinions of physicians of the day - compares RWT's profession with that of the physician; gives news of a lass' marriage.
Nancy, Chericoke, Virginia, to Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, 1838 June 3
Cousin St. George Tucker Coalter's health and Nancy's; family news. Also includes a letter by Judy H. Tomlin Coalter, Chericoke, Virginia, to Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia Mr. Coalter's health; instructions on what to do at the house. Also includes a note by Balsora Barnes to ?.
Lucy? H. ? Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Greenfield, Virginia, 1838 July 31
Sending the horse over for NWBB to please take care of; would like to visit but health is poor.
Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Green Field, near Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, Virginia, 1838 September 15
Health of all; domestic responsibilities - made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone; describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.
Balsora Barnes, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, Virginia, 1839 February 4
"Peg's"education; family matters. Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes to "Peg"Margaret W. Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, Virginia. advice on going to school.
Lucy Oliver, Old Church, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, 1839 April 28
LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and the children.
Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, near Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, Virginia, 1839 June 25
Health of family members; news of the wedding of MWB's daughter, Lucy? Braxton, to Dr. Charles Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.
Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, near Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, Virginia, 1839 October 21
Events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse ?; family news concerning health; well-being and death of members.
Mary W. Braxton, Chericoke, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Green Field, Jeffersonton P. 0., Culpepper County, Virginia, 1840 May 7
Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is slowly recovering; news about crops and animals; general family news.
Robert W. Tomlin, Balcony Falls, Virginia, to "Sister" Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Jeffersonton P. O., Culpeper County, Virginia, 1840 May 9
News of family members; Harry has bachelor quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy existence.
Margaret W. Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to "Papa"Newman Williamson B. Barnes, Greenfield, Jeffersonton P. 0., Culpeper County, Virginia, 1840 May 29
Celebration of the Queen of May day. Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, Jeffersonton P. O., Culpeper County, Virginia. additional details about the celebration of the Queen of May day.
Margaret W. Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to "Mama" (Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes), Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia, 1840? June l?
Why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu? and Doctor Alexander preach.
William Browne, Fredricksburg, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, 1840 October 24
MWTB's health and possible remedies for a cure.
Robert W. Tomlin, Balcony Falls, Virginia, to "Sister" (Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes), Jeffersonton P. O., Culpepper County, Virginia, 1840 November 21
Winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude toward romance.
Margaret W. Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to "Papa" (Newman Williamson B. Barnes), Greenfield, near Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia, 1840 December 15
News of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to come and get her at Christmas.