James Fenton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia to Maggie (Margaret) Gunter, Enfield, North Carolina, 1888
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Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little "quarrel" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely "my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS
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