Folder 1
Contains 32 Results:
Ellen Wayles Coolidge to Bennett Taylor, 1865 February 17
Aunt Robinson to Bennett Taylor, 1865 February 19
She writes to Bennett that they are going to Washington D. C. to see about facilitating his exchange.
Ellen Wayles Coolidge to Bennett Taylor, 1865 February 21
Aunt Robinson to Bennett Taylor, 1865 March 7
General Hancock is arranging the exchange. Help obtained from Mrs Emley.
Jane Hollins Randolph to Lucy Colston Taylor, 1865 August 2
Jane Hollins Randolph writes to her grandson Bennett's wife Lucy expressing her love and happiness for them both.
[Sarah Jane Brockenbrough Colston] S. J. C. to Raleigh Thomas Colston, 1865 March 13
S. J. C. writes about the rough experience of the campaign in the winter and is thankful it is over. Family news includes information such as Lewis is managing Lego, and Sue and John are at the University of Virginia. The Railroads have cut ten percent of all their employees and they can't pay rent.
Sarah Jane Brockenbrough Colston to Lucy Colston Taylor, 1870 March 15
Family news. Possible mention of enslaved person "Jim". Mentions Governor Walker and business improving. (Virginia Governor Gilbert Carlton Walker 1833-1885)
Sarah Jane Brockenbrough Colston to Lucy Colston Taylor, 1877 January 16
She mentions that business is dependent on the Canal.