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Eugy Eugenia Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester County, Virginia to Hettie Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, 1852 Box 1, Folder 2, Object 6

The letter discusses Hettie's trip to visit which should not be postponed until February; she had travelled to Baltimore, but cannot describe it adequately "from the pen of so ignorant a creature as myself"; there are many gentlemen available for marriage; Pa has gone to sell a dozen turkeys to Mr. Folk; Lucy's baby is "one of the sweetest babies you ever saw." Includes envelope and typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
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George Fitzhugh, Port Royal, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, 1858 Box 1, Folder 3, Object 6

George acknowledges receipt for a check of $50.00; is writing for DeBows Review and can "make a fortune by my pen"; planning visit for following year; transfers "title and interest" in estate of Haywood Foote to Rufus K. Fitzhugh. Includes typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Letters, 1853/1861

James Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester County, Virginia to "My Dr Children, " Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 3

This document spans three letters: James Baytop writes how his family will travel to Gordesville; physical ailments bothering him and his wife. Includes typescript. The letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns health of family; travel plans; hot, dry weather, and its effects on their crops. Includes typescript. The letter from "Bunn" Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns "Kit's" travels to King and Queen, County, Virginia and his efforts to find a wife; went to an Indian concert and saw five Indians who were descendants of the Black Hawk and Oscola tribes; Indians showed them "the manners and customs of the Oregon Indians;" saw the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River; and a prairie which was on fire; went crabbing; Cousin Sarah T. of Hampton, Virginia has two beaux and dances every night in Old Point, Hampton, Virginia. Includes typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

John Williams, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rufus King Fitzhugh Esq. Springhill, Stanardsville, Greene Co., Virginia., 1851 Box 1, Folder 1, Object 1

The letter discusses a "last effort" will be made to earn some profit from the copper mine at Stony Man which has been "condemned...as worthless;" seeks Fitzhugh's advice on where Mrs. Williams can board while he is at the mine; and the availability of "Blasting powder" in the area. Includes typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1851

Lucy A. Baytop to Hetty Fitzhugh, Gloucester, Virginia, 1852 Box 1, Folder 2, Object 2

The letter from Lucy A. Baytop, no place, to Hetty Fitzhugh, Gloucester, Virginia spreads news of family and friends; the young minister from Bellmeys, preached before a great crowd; Judy[?] had a baby which died a month after birth of unknown causes and is depressed; Mr. Baytop is busy farming and studying to prepare for the ministry. Includes typescript.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Correspondence, 1852

Lucy Ann Baytop, Gloucester County, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia, 1857 Box 1, Folder 3, Object 4

Lucy is busy making soap, tending geese and fowl; Mr. Rose and Dr. Williams are going to the Worlds Fair; news about births and deaths and visits of family and friends; a camp meeting is being organized and the date will be announced at the quarterly meeting. Includes typescript.

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  2. Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, 1840/1866
  3. Letters, 1853/1861

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