Box 1
Contains 140 Results:
Correspondence, 1857-1858
One of the few letters written by Cornelia F. Williams. Another letter written by a young girl.
Correspondence, 1872
These letters are written by family members who are all away from home. They are either sons or husbands working and looking for employment.
Correspondence, 1874-1878
Employment, acquaintances, Orkney Springs, wedding invitation, crops, selling home, land property/lots, Christmas, butchering hog.
Correspondence, 1879-1881
Letters from cousins, severe weather, death of family member, new home, mill, wedding, election
Correspondence, 1882-1883
Correspondence, 1884-1886
Primarily letters from C.F. Will's children and cousins. Begins introducing pamphlets and receipts from an insurance company as well as advertisements.
Correspondence, 1887
This folder, in addition to family correspondence, includes legal documents, advertisements, and pamphlets on businesses.
Correspondence, 1888
Correspondence, 1889
Introduction of the Funkhouser letters. Correspondence focuses less on family matters and more on business. Receipts.
Correspondence, 1890-1891
Continuation of the Funkhouser correspondence and business and financial letters. Cornelia F. Will only mentioned because she forwards a business letter to her son, Edward.
Correspondence, 1892-1894
Letters have big gaps of time between them. The grandchildren are mentioned as well as the weather and crops. Brief post card from daughter.
Correspondence, 1895-1897
Cornelia's sister, S.C. Feller is introduced. There are receipts for Cornelia's purchases on books. Her daughter-in-law, Maggie, also writes to her. A collection agency warns Cornelia to pay what she owes for the medicine she bought.
Correspondence, 1898
Cornelia's cousin from California writes to her. Children update her on their lives. Emma is busy with farming and also plans to visit during Easter. Pamphlet on machinery included. Matters outside the Will family: Mrs. Funkhouser is widowed and her aunt and uncle ask her to stay with them.
Correspondence, 1899
Emma leaves her children with her mother. Maggie writes from Wyoming saying that her husband, Joe, is tired from working nights. Pa Will seems to be in ill-health. There is also a brief letter between cousins, Martha and Mrs. Mary.
Correspondence, 1900-1902
Correspondence between her son, Joseph, and daughter, Emma. Emma busies herself with taking care of her large family. Daughter-in-law, Maggie, tells Cornelia that all is well at present. Fannie Replolge writes to Cornelia to come and visit her.
Cornelia Will to sister and mother, 1857 October 4
Eddy expects to come home next week. Eddy homesick. Could have bought house but will wait. Has house. Sad news of cousin Polly’s death that morning. Does not know when she will be buried. Just received the news.
To Miss Ellie Lynn, 1858 March 6
Edward Will to Cornelia F. Will, 1872 May 11
Wishes her well. He likes it tolerable well. Not the best place as there are too many negros. Five black to one white man. Black boy found dead during his travels. Man shot and killed a white man who was deaf and dumb. Not heard back from her yet. Wrote to Bell last Sunday and to grandmother. Aunt Cate is well. Saw Beck’s baby and Emily. Had a good car ride. Kiss little Joe for him as well as everyone else.
Philip Will to Cornelia F. Will, 1872 May 12
Edward Will to Cornelia F. Will, 1872 June 25
Philip Will to Cornelia F. Will, 1872 June 25
Check he sent is as good as money. If no one will cash it, take to Woodstock’s Bank. Mentions rain and the good season. Hopes she has rain too. Heard that it is dry in the valley but hopes there will be rain. Request for his harp and reminds that it must have a wrapper around it.
Julia F. Bailey to Aunt, 1874 August 10
Met Thomas and they journeyed home. Been ill with the cough, chill, and fever. Baby recognized her as soon as she saw her. Has Aunt Tresie (sp?) come. Direct her letter to Sperryville Baphannock Co, VA
Edward A. Will to Cornelia F. Will and Philip Will, 1874 October 19
Philip E. Frederick to Cornelia F. Will, 1874 December 1
Relationship: Friend Tolerable well and hopes she is better than when she last talked to him. Meet Mr. Welsh at railroad. Write if coming sooner. Looking at mail everyday. Not written to Mr. Will yet. Come up with sister.
S. Fellon to Cornelia F. Will, 1874 December 11
Relationship: Sister John mentioned land to Mr. Gorge Borden. Must come now. There are many after the lots. All want homes. Better hurry up. Come make bargain. Phillip to come also. Much to talk of. Do try to get it for there won’t be another such bargain. Time to pay for it. Do try to come.