Box 1
Contains 16 Results:
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 June 23
Thanks Lottie for showing her such a good time during her visit; expresses dismay that Mr. Bridgewater, whose "wife was buried just five weeks ago," is getting married next week.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 May 20
Reports on sickness and recent deaths in the area.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Ever Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 July 5
Scope and Contents Complains of feeling sick; discusses the young men at various social events, and states that she "would not give the snap of my finger for all the men I saw yesterday--if I can't see the one I want to see I don't care to see anyone"; describes a new dress and some quilts she is making.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dearest Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 November 1
Discusses managing the household while her parents were gone; describes the fair [in Richmond]; describes a shopping trip to Petersburg; reports that a cousin has died; probably will not be able to visit at Christmas.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 April 29
Describes a recent wedding; talks of the "protracted[?] meeting" at church.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Own Darling" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 July 12
Reports that Lottie's Uncle Scott and grandfather have been to Matoaca for a visit; discusses mutual friends and acquaintances.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dearest Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 August 31
Happy to have received Lottie's picture; sends condolences on death of Lottie's grandfather; discusses mutual friends; talks about running five to six looms at the mill.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 August 11
Scope and Contents Talks of "feast" Saturday night and "childrens day"; asks about camp meeting; sends greetings to various family members.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 July 28
Happy to hear she is coming for a visit; talks about making wine and apple cider.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 August 18
Talks of working on her quilt and being teased about plans to marry; tells of upcoming church picnic; sorry to hear of illness of Lottie's grandfather.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 December 22
Reports that their mail carrier had died; says there is a lot of sickness; hopes Lottie will enjoy the "Sugar Stew."
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 September 24
Has quilted two quilts, and has two more to quilt; is getting ready for the fair in Richmond.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 October 4
Complains of being sick; hopes that she and her family have decided to become Christians following the meeting; discusses the weekend events; is sending a scrapbook to her; glad to hear of several people who had joined the church.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 November 28
Scope and Contents Has been running six looms at the mill; invites her down for Christmas; describes a quilting with "plenty of music and singing"; says they have plenty of meat now that "Pa" has had his hogs killed.
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 November 6
Hopes to visit again soon; discusses a recent marriage and baptizing.
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1891 November 26
Complains of everyone having colds; hopes to visit at Christmas time.