Box 2
Contains 7 Results:
Lottie V. Clark correspondence, 1895
This series consists primarily of letters written to Lottie V. Clark of Namozine, Amelia County, Virginia, by Anthelia Holt and other friends in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which discuss social, religious, and family matters, and Anthelia's work in a cotton mill. Letters, invitations, and poems addressed to Martha Susan Clark and Missouri A. Clark are also included.
Addie Holt, Matoaca, P.O., Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1895 January 28
Reports that her beau came for a visit; discusses a recent party; complains about the weather; invites her down for a party.
Addie Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1895 February 11
Scope and Contents Reports that they had to stop work because the weather was so bad; describes "stewing sugar" and "making Bedquilts"; describes a church meeting where "the Pastor did ever tell us about dancing..."
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1895 February 12
Scope and Contents Complains of the cold weather-- "everything at the mill freezed up"; plans to have a party when the weather warms up-- "I want to have cream and cake, candy and Apples..."
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1895 March 26
Scope and Contents Has been going to church meetings every night; two preachers from Scotland are visiting and "The hall is crowded every night"; reports on two upcoming marriages.
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia, 1895 September 10
Scope and Contents Complains of sore feet; discusses a "baptizing"; describes an attempted elopement; discusses a friend who shot himself; tells of a "splendid sermon"; describes a new "black satteen" dress.
Poem, undated
Including the names Fannie Robertston and Lottie V. Clarke written at the end.