Scope and Contents Reports that her parents are sick with "la grippe"; claims that her fellow was at the mill on Sunday, but has left for Georgia.

Reports that she is writing while waiting for the Baptist preacher to call; describes a box party for the benefit of the church-- "the girls all carried a box filled with something nice to eat...and sold them to the young men...no young man knew whose box he was buying until he had paid for it and then he had to eat what was in the box with the girl..."; reports that her fellow in Georgia has stopped by on his way back to Rhode Island, but she never expects to see him again.

Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear that she had been sick; went on an excursion to soldiers home-- "the prettiest place I ever saw"; reports the death of a man who "has been sick nearly two years."

Scope and Contents Discusses the "protracted meeting"; reports that the heavy rains have interfered with the sowing of her father's oats; talks about the many quiltings around.

Scope and Contents Has found her books and sent them to her; asks how she and Mr. Clark "are getting along courting" and when they are to be married.

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..."

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.

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.

Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she is coming for a visit; expresses surprise that a friend has run away to get married; discusses various church meetings; describes visits to Petersburg, Virginia, Farmville, Virginia, and "Hampton Sidney College."

Scope and Contents Will deliver her letter privately as requested; is honored by her request to be the "first waiter" on the bride.

Tells her who to send her letters by.

Gives the address of Dr. W. Saunders as requested by Mr. Garnett.

Concerning order of merchandise from Jacob Lewit Dry Goods, Notions and Millinery.

For December 17 at 6 o'clock p.m.

Love poem.

Apologizes for not being able to visit in the evening because of a toothache; compliments her beauty.

3 Items.

Would like to know her sentiments.

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.

Soliciting orders for Budweiser beer, "a beverage that will tissue-build and tone up..." Including price list and return mailing card.

Apologizes for not writing sooner; describes the Christmas activities.

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.

6 Items. Fragments.

Including the names Fannie Robertston and Lottie V. Clarke written at the end.

Has arrived home safely; will send the song by mail; ends with a poem.