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Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.

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A. Burwell, Vicksburg, to Frances K. Burwell, Petersburg, Va. Box 1, Folder 8

Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.

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Anne Burwell Garland, Petersburg, to Frances Burwell Catlett, Timberneck, Gloucester. Box 1, Folder 49

Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.

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