Box 8
Contains 8 Results:
Letter, George Marx from Henrietta Marx, Richmond, Virginia, 1811 March 3
Long, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.
Letter, George Marx from Henrietta Marx, Richmond, Virginia, 1811 December 29
[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.
Letter, Julia G. Barton, care of Philip Nelson, Esquire, near Millwood, Frederick County from Cary M. Barton, Richmond, Virginia, 1835 June 10
Letter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that "waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners." Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.
Letter, Julia G. Barton, care of Samuel Marx, Richmond, Virginia from Richard W. Barton, Springdale, 1839 July 7
Apologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from "your poor brother, Richard." Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.
Letter, Julia G. Barton, Long Branch, to grandmother, 1832 November 27
Went to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.
Letter, Julia G. Barton, care of Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginiia from Cary M. Barton, Springdale, Virginia, 1839 October 28
Cary chides her daughter for not writing more often. Says she is "still without assistance." Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.
Letter, Julia G. Barton, Sperryville, Virginia, from Richard W. Barton, undated
Scope and Contents
Encourages Julia to "put aside childish things" and attend to her lessons.
George Marx, Julia G. Barton incoming letters, 1811 - 1839
This series contains correspondence.