Letter to Spotswood W. Corbin

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Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards travel plans and family news.

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V.M.I. 23 Sept '71

Dear Corbin,
Twas a source of profound regret that none of us could get down to help render the last offices of friendship and affection to John. He died as he lived, like a Christian gentleman.

We had Brodie's room ready for him last night and felt disappointment when his letter came saying he had to go to Savannah.

Elie Lucy & I expect to leave for Tenn. about the 5th maybe 1st. I think you had better come up to escort Nannie & the children back- we should be mighty glad to see you. Want to talk over the Tenn. speech with you. There is a stage that leaves here twice a week at 11 AM for Goshen where it connects with a train due in Staunton at 8.45 P.M. There you stay all night & at 9 next morning leave for Richd. I think this is the best way to go for it saves that long night in the stage house. The boy has improved wonderfully & is a great pet.

Tell me the lowest price of wheat in Aug. last, with date, and the price now. Jno Herndon had my will, please ask Charles when he comes across it, to hand it to you. You can fetch it up with you.

The weather here is lovely. Give my love to Ellen Mercer Charles & Lucy.

Yrs. truly
M.F. Maury

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