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(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)

Scope and Contents From the Series: The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs....

Scope and Contents From the Series: The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs....

Scope and Contents From the Series: The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs....

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Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's "habit of fainting"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.

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Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; "unhappiness about poor Minnie". 2 pp. ALS.

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Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.

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Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major & Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.

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Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to "Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie." 1 p. Doc. Cy

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"Universal rushing after Xmas presents"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being "rather in the way" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace "over hauling presents as they come in". 4 pp. ALS.

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Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over "all those long lonely evenings". 2 pp. AL.

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Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.

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Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; "account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo". 4 pp. ALS.

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Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.

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Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.

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"Necessary caution" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; "arms...sought in Europe"; "visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from "one of our heroes at Manassad"; mention of Sherman; "Death of 400 of our noble souls" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.

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Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; "William to the Wars"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; "Bella & Bobs letters written in cypher"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.

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Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.

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Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.

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Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.

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2 pp. TL.

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"History of the Westover alms basin"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.

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1 p. LS.

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"The Wayside Spring in Alabama" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.

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Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.