2 10 34 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/be9283c5b427a3ca465920e0da2a0f34.jpg 5c861190c41577cbad9fc36a058faebc Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 4 x 2.5 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Helen Berry Lane, dated 1848 Description An account of the resource A photograph taken of Helen Berry Lane. There is a handwritten inscription in pencil, attributed to John Green Lane, saying, " Helen Berry taken in 1848. This is a copy from an old Daguerrotype & does not do justice to her. She was beautiful with rosy cheeks. JGL ". Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1848_HelenBerryLane_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/238efa969ac96989b1841ba55eab7c2b.jpg 447239b785e162de979521f4e8034e05 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 4 x 6 inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of Helen Berry Lane Description An account of the resource A photograph of Helen Berry Lane by the G.W. Davis studio in Richmond, Virginia. The seal on the back of the photocard reads, "Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Society: Exposition 1888". 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph of a Plot of the grounds of Brompton, 1873 Description An account of the resource This is a photograph of a plot of Brompton, taken from the 1873 deed of purchase between John Green Lane the grantee and John L. Marye Jr, the grantor. The Deed is found in Deed book W in the Fredericksburg Clerk's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Corporation of Fredericksburg Deed Book W, Pages 387-391 Marye to Lane Deed https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/447d0a50dad72e2a5305989743d344c2.jpg e4bd6135310621c452bab69feff974ff https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/39c64c5b6ed5516321c2958448622b44.jpg a2dc28256f00167b8ae57808b1b9b0f7 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/2242508526e47a04c7509b9ce827eb8f.jpg 2fedcb3fa720c3fb9db1449a62d0a19d https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/28f8558a5dbfddd890807d3e71039d8f.jpg 539bb5e727e1978a915a52e4a56787b1 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/59a8a2a76feed5ac3fa0ff08c0e4e22e.jpg e415b6dd1b7fd9bf9a5c9b676a06ce36 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document February 22nd, 1875 I am in distress this morning my dear [ ], having read Ada’s letter, bearing the fearful intelligence that you’re determined to sell your home!! And now I wld ask what you'll live on? I cannot think for an instant that you've (counted? courted?) impartially __ the appalling cost of the [movement]. I know the many [ ] [ ] you endure but depend upon it my child you’ll have worse_ Ada loses her school wch will be a dire misfortune & one that shuts you all out of every comfort. For the life of me I can’t see the slightest relief, but on the contrary a plurality of evils when you had but one in the country. Now we know how poor every one is now able to buy & of course you won’t get the third value, of your plea, so your creditors must have what you owe them_ every one coming down on you. & having a few hundreds left from long wills they last and what to be done when it is gone. Yes, doubtless every one is glad you come to town. What for? something new to speculate upon on & see & [ ] upon every turn you make in & out of your house __ when you have one__ This is human nature we all do such things. I know how your house needs repair & but for you at this [ ] time of the country to rush into more poverty than you've had & are having is [ ]_ my dear [ ] than I can contemplate. Cld you sell & better yourself I shld (should) rejoice indeed. but to take such a slip, without an impartial calculation of the consequences is too fearful for me to look into__ I pray you let me hear from you. We [ ] think alike, unless you can throw a more cheerful light over this dark future. Every thing is very gloomy here about. So much sickness & death, awful weather. Poor Nelly lost her lovely child_ old Mrs. Barton was buried on Saturday & this morning a note announced the death of Mr. [ ] an old acquaintance of yours_ Cashier of the Bank leaves a wife & children and nothing else. Then dreadful days have put every thing in a horrible state here the plastering in the drawing room has fallen as well as the library_ Snow getting in the [ ] between the roof & ceiling. Mr. L will have to put a new roof on both ends of his house, besides plastering these two rooms. The carpet has a solid sheet of ice on wch (which) skating might have been done. & the trouble _ awful_ It was in this condition when [ ] went in for something . The centre table look'd like an ice burg as the leak was just over it. It took five or six persons to get the carpet out as it must be carried out, straight, turn'd the wrong side up to melt this acre of ice off. Luckily the [ ] was clear, as chrystal. We look now as if we had just moved in as the furniture is much in the hall. The drawing room left to the constant falling down of plastering like [ ] I’ve written you a hasty line my precious [ ] but I was so [ ] & am yet indeed have been all the winter_ Tell Ada I will answer her letter in a few days. Keep dear little [ ] at her books tell her I expect she will be greatly improved where grandma sees her in [ ] May [ ] swears her to be & begs you to consider Your anxious, but loving Ma Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from February 22, 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-02-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_06_06_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/d43b066d42ede1dafa0563faa60d22b1.jpg bfe2e6c4cf0c9976891171c08da56bb7 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/c0c0d0d2ad40cb7ff7579c56488acfd5.jpg 5db4aa7240f4981881368c9210b6ccc0 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/7c95c9eabfb6662974a22017e96c9200.jpg 92a9f79c79170acb55f0c3a62dcd648d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letters written by John Green Lane Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document Brompton [Wed. Eve. 10?] June ‘77 [Yours?] of Sunday my dearest wife came this morning. I am grieved at your headache. They bad enough at home and you expect them, but it is a real infliction upon so short a visit; we will [talk?] over Helen’s kind neighbors when we meet, I will only say they are charming and glad her lot’s cast among such, and they could not bestow their politeness and [attentions?] upon a more appreciative person than your own dear self, and my regrets that you could not induce [name?] to [illegible] meets you—Yes! You are missing our [new?] strawberry patch, they are very fine, and we have enjoyed them. I can’t keep [Lay?] and Harry out of the patch. I preserved some of the Wilson’s Albany, and hope I put sugar enough, pound for pound, in them and cooked down enough to keep them quick. I did them more work [reference?] to that than looks [[end page]][[start page]] I found the Library floor in bad condition, but when washed over it came to dry much and today I have had Harry patching it up and if when it’s varnished it will assume, the same color it will look as good as new. I have improved the appearance of the carriage very much, but the weather is much against doing it expeditiously, as I sat down to write I had to have returned to the [c. house?] to protect it from a threatening storm, which has come making the 3rd day in succession it has rained, last night we had a grand specimen of nature’s artillery, the lightning was vivid and [illegible] and accompanied by distant rolling thunder for two hours. [They?] heavy rain did not reach here, but we have not had the drought you speak of, perhaps as long without rain, but the yard showed no evidence of drought and the vegetables in the garden grow. This morning I sent a bush. peas [to market?] [[end page]][[start page]] you know we hadn’t as many vines as last year. I sent half a [pound?] of butter [by?] Tuesday; I’m not selling any. Thinking perhaps you will put it in brine for vegetables the price is [dull?] at 20 cents. I have cut a part of my hay, that behind the barn the other I shall save for seed as advised by M. Miller. I have not been down town this week and have seen no one for the gossip: ___ a change of schedule was [illegible] [as I moved you?], but did not go into effect and notice has been given that it will not till further notice, so I abide it is practicable for you to come home by the [Daily?] James River route. By which you will certainly reach Rich’d in time for the 8.38 P.M. afternoon train and reach here about Eleven P.M. the same day but if you prefer the Lady of the Lake of course come that way. In [Norfolk?] you can ascertain what time the J River boats arrive in Rich.d. The fare [[end page]] [[start page]] to Rich.d? from Norfolk $2.50 and $3.[50?] from Rich.d here and the [trunk?] and hack hire about the same on either route. I wish you could bring Helen and Mr. Johns with you. Jimmy was very much grateful at your [illegible], but said he did not like to disappoint his [Ma?] whom he had written he would be at home Saturday. But I think it not [illegible] certain he will not remain, a new suit of clothes came up for him Friday and he seems to have had a good time in his old ones and might reasonably wish to exhibit them and have a better time in his memory. [Lay?] has past come in, dressed for a visit down to [Miss Em?] who was going in search of ivy bloom. Tomorrow is [illegible] day and the school [girls?] have holyday to make the months after 12. The festival comes off Friday night as I wrote you; [illegible] of a gall. of cream. I’m booked for a gal. of ice cream, but I’ve spoken to Alcinda about getting it up and she says she can manage it very easily. A letter from Taylor to day, oh well; It was a disappointment to day and I, your [illegible] we had fixed upon Sat. night for your return. I will get off a [illegible] to you at Norfolk: if you have not length of time to write you can telegraph me from Rich.d if you come that way. With devoted love am ever yr Husband [[end page]] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Green Lane to Helen Berry Lane, June 6, 1877 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, John Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-06-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_06_06_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/4152e6fb37591bd6b41b1a884fd3c2ae.jpg aaae13adb8fc117d01d4c6c732eb11f0 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/cd6ac825498f3ed0cc68a3ba3a110008.jpg 1474c4da3b19dc74abe53ae5da599195 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/0f2ac3fb6be6b8b20523c51e847c8158.jpg 839730701ff7b2db8fa213b867422ccb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letters written by John Green Lane Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document Brompton Wed. May 30th, 1877, Your letter came duly this morning. I am delighted you are having as agreeable a time outside the pleasure of being with Johns & Helen, they are fortunate indeed in having such social neighbors; and it was a pleasant surprise to you to meet [ ] [ ] & [ ] & his wife: you will I presume put on no airs in consequence of having traveled on the same (boat?) with Mrs.Hayes. It is a singular infatuation, that of bringing [negroes] to the front, there is no philanthropy in it. but the desire to be considered the champions and patrons of a downtrodden race, every man who established that college made money out of it from Ben [ ] down. I (come?) in the stall the house cleaning yesterday & finished in there today; James [ ] is here coming yesterday to Dinner he is a commercial traveler in a Buggy, had left Balt a few days ago. Tomorrow he travels down the river so far as Port [ ]. [ ] this way: he does not evince any interest in the small amt. left by his ma and says he would prefer her will made some time ago., should be established, which divides equally between [ ] oldest [ ] and James's, [ ] [ ] and Mr Allen should attempt to aput a debt which would take it all in that case he would deem it right to visit. I met him down town and brought up a piece of lamb and give him a very nice dinner; he is hopeful of office under Hayes failing in the one he expected in the winter(.) Harry has been down town this morning and says [ ] [ ] he left with Willy. I shall miss you or rather he will whilst here we all consider him heavy, before this you have said I hope he has brought the feathers, in a half hour I shall know as that will bring them to dinner. By the way it was a good thing I boiled that ham; yesterday I had strawberries from our garden very fine and to day strawberries & peas. I fear the cold lamb, the remain of yesterday, will be skimpy. To day Joe is at the cemetery, early in next week being decoration day and the children will not forget Grandma. To day is devoted to the decoration of the Yankee cemetery, I love [ ] they are organizing down town & we shall have the full benefit of the [ ] this evening. I have however a slight recollection that they turned off and left us out in the cold last year. Harry was glad to get the gloves; he is now painting Lizzie's room. having given nary a coat yesterday. it now has a [ ] & was a grand improvement; I will bear in mind what you say of the middle room & try & get the counterpanes washed we have had very good bread, but it is grievous to see so much of that good flour (when it is so high) go at one time. Lizzie went down yesterday evening and brought up Emma Armstrong to stay the night with her, as Jim Bayly was here, I suppose, she entertained her in her Room, as she is becoming accustomed to your absence. I think she will soon be indifferent about the girls with her if she can spend the evening with myself & Harry. Harry says M Johns takes the [ ] Gazette & from that you will learn all about the [ ] route home, understanding you should get there before 3.30 PM to get a continuous ride home for you or your trunk. James B. came up to dinner, but Jimmy [ ] to [ ]. Willy said he heard nothing of the [ ]. Liz returned alone & does not expect one of the girls. My knee is much better, Betsy Williamson went home this morning. I drove down in the carriage and took her to the N. S. Depot, she was lifted to & from the carriage. I think Joshua Berry went to [ ] with her & perhaps all things. [ ] regrets your absence and desire his love. Ever your affectionate Husband Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Green Lane to Helen Berry Lane, May 30, 1877 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, John Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-05-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_05_30_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/653736b2d7012e6b3f5ad33ef8165bad.jpg 0b38c7ee686c3cf9d178a6cf4c047215 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/e51bb2785f30f8b8684d0ba3dab1fdcd.jpg 55c018b9a8c728035819308efa140a6b https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/6a6bb8cb37ebdd0c124d0f622c55c4c7.jpg d36b2022fdbd11d32b79170b40a304b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letters written by John Green Lane Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document Brompton 26th May 1877 My dearest wife, My letter is dated May, but the weather would be much better suited to Octo(ber) or even Nov., yesterday morning the ther. was 43 this morning not quite so cold, by wearing my overcoat I got along without changing to my flannel. The [ ] & your absence made me pile on the bed clothes almost equal to your Winter supply. I'm glad you were not at the Dep. in Alex. [ ] Mr Johns & Hally it enabled you to accomplish all you desired, the Bonnet for Lizzie arrived yesterday much to her delight, she has just borrowed my pencil "to drop you a note" and I presume will tell you of herself; Harry has spent his evenings at home and did not seem to do it grudgingly. It has been so cold I could not spare the comforts & have done no house cleaning & I have notified Alcinda that she must get all of her own matters up this week that I was command the whole of her time next; Mrs. Stuckally has been here since you left every day, but I presume will finish to day, much of the time she has spent upon Harry's shirts-- I sent the two [ ] of but: [ ] Pink and made a good churning yesterday which Alcinda is now rendering into Prints. The asparagus has fallen off but I have sent down 2 or 3 bushels each morning (not very explicit). The roses are not blooming profusely, they do not open, by the way a request came here yesterday for white flowers for Mrs Myer's funeral, I was sorry I had nothing but much orange to send. Your 75 Tube roses, Joe has planted, very snugly in 33 boxes & placed them in the garden the smaller he has planted on the bed in garden, there were about 10 rows of them, closely planted like onions, you surely will abound in them. The verbenas from the violet frame have been planted in the front border. Alcinda has just brought in four prints of beautiful golden butter, & was when you left very apprehensive we should have to surrender the young heifer to her tricks, but she has simmered down some & Alcinda is now able to handle her cautiously, when the inflammation is out of her leg I hope she will be all right I will enclose a letter I received from Sister Fanny yesterday. I have not seen Sister Ellen or George since you left us and have not been down town, until this morning before breakfast, when I went to market. I got a nice [ ] of lamb & I will, I think, have it for dinner tomorrow & ask George and some one else up, perhaps Charles Now my dearest wife I could most sincerely give you lamentations over your absence more touching than Job ever put forth, but I refrain as I do want you to have a good time with our dear Daughter, whom I know is enjoying your visit, as will Mr Johns. Give some polite and complimentary [ ] to [ ] [ ] and [ ] Nottingham and to the Doctor and M. Parker. I'm going down town and will close when I return. The [ ] [ ] party sent over a small boy begging Lizzie to come, she rode to town with me and I came by the Spring & as there seemed two or three married Ladies draped in black to supervise them I let her get out with the understanding that she would return in 2 or 3 hours(.) you know it at the [ ] Spring atop the Hill. Called at Pink's, she was down town, I encountered her on the street & she told me to write you that I look terribly lonesome and blue; George told me [ ] had written him to have the remains of his little Girl sent by Express to St. Louis it will be done next week. The Bonnet and Trimming shops were crowded with country women this morn'g: anticipating summer. Dick & Shelly have not moved, but have moved all their household effects, except perhaps their chamber furniture, Dick said they had moved everything "except their bodies(.)" I hope you did not take cold on the book, but from it was too cold, to enjoy the day at Hortrep Monroe I have your flower watered daily, the little chicks are doing, no grapes. With devoted love to you all I’m ever yours J G L Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Green Lane to Helen Berry Lane, May 26, 1877 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, John Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-05-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_05_26_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/563851c8a8673337cb8b4fc19b6d7c00.jpg 9a06031db3351a662ad8c8a7ee151d3c https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/e8b71f4e6825c5b9a723929fe5cf87cf.jpg 090537e2a0f071b6ae8de59c9f441d6a https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/0368fd99ee85a7ab027f2a023ef57fc5.jpg ec108117353e8354e83bced733663a59 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/45257bd86e24884eb96a60f03e8dc4c2.jpg c7ac1b798f003956a58e37207b47411f https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/ffac89c45fc5634153a7f14f643341b6.jpg 2c71eb4dfd10c3234f43dbb432c7b762 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letters written by John Green Lane Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document Brompton 10th May 1876 Your letter of Saturday & Sunday I received with great pleasure last evening, I am sorry mine has been so delayed to you, I have written either postal or letter every mail day since you left- you were fortunate in recovering your trunk so soon. You are indeed the recipient of much hospitality by Helen's neighbors & friends, I scarcely think you could in any other part of Virginia indeed any where find a people more thoroughly kind & hospitable, I know you will spend this week delightfully among them. I have told all our friends how much you praise the baby and all of Helen's surroundings. I took off my Flannel drawers, but was afraid to part with my [ ]. I had planted the (Pearl Tube Rose?) with an off set on each side of it in a very snug lot just the proper size. My [ ] got the [ ] a day or two after you left; I wrote you I had planted the W melon seeds & to day I am finishing the tomatoes & planting the Lima Beans. Our chamber is stripped of the carpet & furniture I have had the floor nailed down tight & it is waiting for one arm [ ], who says he will certainly be here on Friday, his engagements preventing his coming [ ], Liz & I in the mean time in the Room on the hall Thursday morning. It was almost cold enough for a frost last night the Thermometer about 44. Quite a storm of thunder, wind & rain yesterday at 3 o'clock which at once changed the temperature although the sun was soon out the air was quite chilled, making a fire very comfortable to sit by, last night. It is however lovely this morning very clear and every thing looking as fresh & green as possible; this weather insures the life of all of our small Roses, by the way how beautiful Dr Thom's residence must be now I greatly admired it in winter & he keeps every thing in such perfect order. You would revel with them, if there 2 or 3 Roses, were in bloom, they had two or three large Yuccas in the garden a palm like growth some 6 or 8 feet high that I greatly admired it is the same genus as the plant known as Adams needle. I have transplanted all of the geranium seeds in small pots, by all roots & I think will soon make plants and give you bloom this summer, there were about 40 of them well rooted & did not remove difficultly, from the box as they are slow to root_ Some of all of your flower seeds have come up the small sweet (minute) have 3 or 4 plants, very delicate, in each pot. The Day Lillies I have had placed in position, the hot days made them advance rapidly. The [ ] [ ] makes slow progress, but is life_ [ ] with green showing it has made a beginning _ Lizzie was caught after school by the storm yesterday, and the Marye’s detained her to dinner, and she spent the afternoon, she was quite delighted with her visit; since the receipt of your letter she has counted the silver, which she says I must report to you in these words "all right except her silver cup wiping which she thinks Sister [ ]" on Sunday she says she will wash "it on Saturday. Willy comes & goes as usual, but feels I think (rather?) word constrained to" make an effort" when here. I have been in Town scarcely at all since you left, I find so much to occupy me, [ ] here_ I get [ ] regularly every morning, [ ] brings up 10 [ ] when he goes for M Smith’s coming & or he goes in the evening too, it will perhaps be more economical to get 10th twice a day rather than 20 in the morning_ a letter mailed to me thanking you for the package which has arrived safely & given her great comfort_ she said Ada the advice of D. [ ] was taking [ ] [ ] thought when I commenced [ ] at the top & bottom of any sheet that I could end with this [ ] I have moved Alcinda with the milk to the Dairy. & the kitten stove is established below. And all of your little chickens are alive. You will not be able hear from me again till you reach Alexandria if you stay there long now In [ ] about the floor stain advertised by Fanny, the apothecary he is opposite Adam's. The new floor in Library will require to be stained I reckon, I am sorry_I could not have it finished before Helen comes, but to use the Parlor will make us feel more at home in it. My best love to you and Helen & Mr. Johns, you make me quite anxious to see & know the baby. I hope Mr Johns will be able to spend several days with in which Helen is here. [ ] is beautifully green this morning Ever yours Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Green Lane to Helen Berry Lane, May 10, 1876 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, John Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-05-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_05_10_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/18a6b2afc620a8efce791b69195ef5f4.jpg e4db80a5c57ed9b38df86110bad60d26 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/9d23db00fb83d9d902d38815f0c34a81.jpg 07c5c0d3b01c5594235fe2cd26fdd65d Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3 x 5 Text Any textual data included in the document Dear Harry, I received your sweet letter on Saturday the drawing was so nice. Your telegram came today and frightened us so Ma and Pa were down town and I was here by myself the door bell rang I went to the door and the boy handed me the telegram I thought something dreadful had happened untill I read it ma met the boy on his way to town she came up thinking as I did and burst out laughing as soon as she heard what it was. I mis(s) you so when I go to sunday school I go evry Sunday. Ma and pa spent the evening at aunt Fannies on saturday and I at the Murdaughs but had to leave at 8 with a sick headache which was very bad. but I am well now. Ma has a new sewing woman because there are so many new babies in town. Dot has learned to sit in the corner and give you his paw he speaks when you tell him to and I am teaching to sit up on the floor without touching anything he looks so sweet he is like Cousin Hennies punch. We eat supper in the library. Aunt Fanie has given me a right large box of paint she gave me four plates with pictures on them. We have fixed the wood house into coop the hens have just commenced to lay. The is nothing more to say so I must stop now all join in love your devoted sister Lizzie. PS [ ] sends her best love and says she wants to see you so much all the girls say the same but she more often than any. Carter says you never write to him but you must write to me I have felt so much nearer to you last week because I heard from you so often. Nov 16. Ma sick in bed with a headache to day and I the housekeeping to do which is not hard to do. It is raining now right fast dot is in the bed with Ma. I must stop. Lizzie Lane Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Lizzie Lane to Harry Lane, November 15, 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, Lizzie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-11-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_11_15_bl Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brompton (Fredericksburg, VA) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Brompton Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/ee9fd4e877bb84a7c67d84dc3e4bc5ee.jpg 72b268571e12b8fac255f007eff822d7 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/e21498952bb3e4d1984dbd48f8ccd3a4.jpg 74a1c9dd84c3197934ba53fdbf343c05 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/9808dd22156c5c5744c860be9fcf8d52.jpg f4b61265a9fa6cd51ca3759adb5274b3 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/04bd1419f5ef7ad1db8aac0e59ec9240.tif f35be019e878b65f502ff486a7256b25 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/fc30853df348c63a6d5bc4f1533559ad.jpg 19c414516d0cf2f27b2f02349cfa4162 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/28dae4709677023cf68a29ac5e1a6bee.jpg d6f50ad197d2e85e4ad8fc781b1b7082 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Brompton Oct 13th / 73 I’ve endur’d much anxiety to hear from you all, my dearest Ada, and am very much obliged to you for writing when you did. There was much in yr letter to trouble me tho I had no right to expect otherwise yet still we suffer ourselves to hope for favorable turns, when we can’t see wch way the clouds [run?]. I was griev’d when I found dear Rose was not in town at school. Knowing what that signified, and, still more perhaps to find she cannot see her present—certainly not her future interest in taking advantage of the smallest op— [[end page]] [[start page]] portunity to keep—at any sacrifice what she already knows. It is a real sorrow to see young people so oblivious to their best interests as there is nothing so honorable now as to be self supporting. A chance may linger, but it is sure to come when a situation will be offer’d and then to be able to take it confident in the ability to discharge the duties. I wish I cld open dear Rose eyes. I left White Post on Saturday 4th and got to Alex at dark by the Manassas road, found [Hally?] as usual nursing that poor wretched Arthur in a bad attack. I went to [ch?] on Sunday and intended going to Georgetown on Monday but an unceasing rain fell all day [[end page]] [[start page]] and Tuesday I had to buy an article or two so cld’nt go to G. at all, as I was coming down to F. on Wednesday being perfectly bankrupt in clothes as well as in money. Arthur was no better when I left on Wednesday morning in the boat, trains run at night wch dont suit me. At 10’oclock I found [illegible] in the midst of my friends who met me at the depot yr aunt Helen. Helen Lane, [Ellen Scott?] John Berry, Lizzie and Nelly [name?]. I found to my surprize that Brompton was not [illegible] comfortable enough to stay permanently at so they were at Mrs. S. but I encouraged yr aunt H. to come up wch she did, leaving Helen. Every thing was here wch we needed, plenty of servants so [[end page]] [[start page]] [illegible] house with its [bowery?] and [flowing] beauties around it, [illegibile] in the distance it is captivating and make me feel afraid I shall be false to my life-long love of the mountains. There is as yet one great deficiency—no [matter?] in [illegible] they tell me when the leaves fall the Rap. [cannot be seen?]—that dont compensate for the present want tho. Lila Wash. is at Mrs. S. and Helen with Lila have gone over to Mr Kellys to pass the day. Mr. L. sale was a great success every thing was sold splendidly—I say because he had the character of taking care of his substance. John Berry is perfectly charming—handsome too. I shld never have recognized him. Pink and Helen came out the other eve. [Surely?] Pink is as sweet as [[end page]] [[start page]] a pink. Every thing is in confusion here—nothing in its place we live in moving style. Tho I dont object. Alcinda and her six with a fine “grounds” [fixes?] are kept busy, [farm?] cows keep plenty of cream and butter and buttermilk tell dear Rose for the memory of hers is still on my palate. [Muzzy?] deserved the rebuke but I hope there was no asperity in it. He was right to refuse the distinction offer’d him in the interesting bargain to be ratified on the 22nd. I hope dear little [Mat?] is at his books. You said nothing of the Billings. Why? It [seems?] hard when such in [illegible] taught girls are [illegible] situated. The Bells for instance. But Ada let me implore you to study yr time will come. Tell yr ma to write me and give love to dear Rose and Matt and as ever yr loving grandma [[end page]] Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Helen Berry to Ada, October 13, 1873 Description An account of the resource A letter from Helen Berry to her granddaughter, Ada discussing Brompton. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Berry, Helen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-10-13