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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 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/7a6f3e26bc9cd07724ab7a8f5a6c50d1.jpg d8086f9e63fd63a338e7b3d8003fd69e https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/12d63b216e90f0b1c3779bc6f7bc122f.jpg 2e207e921cf8aea7dcfba1fea031f523 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/3fa8f5cd7887bab904a74e2f616be426.jpg 7aa221aa4a720d5f10a5139d07adcd3b 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 Helen Berry 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 6/75 Tis a new thing for me to be writing with a pencil dear [ ], but I am so cold that I think moving my hand for the ink makes me colder. Why I began to think you very ungracious & besides I think now, there was a lack of gout in your last, nor natural to your style. I was very glad you found Ann & M. W as affectionate. They are indeed most excellent people & have sorrows, even, in their plenty wch we know nothing of. Poor George is a source of great anxiety. tho only because he is, or seems to be, too whimsical to attend to business of any kind. Is he doing anything in C town [ ] I could be blind & deaf too. to sorry thing but my own conscious these trips to C. must be very distasteful to you. Leaving these young girls by themselves is no small anxiety as every reasonable person wld see unless blind, save to their own interest. We’ve had it so cold here since the first of Jan. that there has been little intercourse with the town. Church so cold that for several Sundays we did not go & it is getting cold as ever, then the ice will form again & the young people will have another [ ]. I don’t like such cold please me, but [ ] is devoted to be a looker on. But we’ve had such a sad death amongst us that it may chill the ardor. Mrs. D Taylor was buried last Sunday. She died of pneumonia. Ada will tell you of her. There is some sickness in F. but not [ ] at all. Nelly C, little Madge is very sick. They fear diphtheria . & [ ] went there this [ ]. Wch she ought not to have done as she cld not serve her in anyway Tell dear Ada I shall write to her in due time. [ ] I don’t know when I’ve been more pleas’d than yesterday getting a letter from Louise, she told me she had sec ‘d the package all safe & sound tho not in the package a thousand pounds for sake of the old saw but I’ve been lamenting it lost. She told me too that Anna had a new baby. Above that the secret that Ana [ ]was to be married in a few weeks to a S. Carolinian widow with several children. (7th) I’ve resumed my [ ] bring of [ ] to go to F. yesterday to help [ ] of something for her & this morning such a snow storm as brings you all before me; it is as lonely here as with you. [ ] for out of the [ ] when there is bad weather. Mr. William Smith was buried in F. yesterday. Mrs. Jacob Morgans brother of King George died as almost all of them have of apoplexy. 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Title A name given to the resource Letter from Helen Berry, February 6, 1875 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Special Collections, Simpson Library, University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-02-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource 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) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1875_02_06_bl Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource A four page letter, assumed to be from Helen Berry Lane, discussing cold temperatures and local friends. https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/4bf71d4d5ee1a0a46a211838c15aa8bc.jpg 0cab344a7c419879c1539ae03dfb55eb https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/4d8bc56931dec4da40accd46168fbf88.jpg dfefef28c4e6ae60f14fc2584660335d https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/8251be5231a5cc4e9b55f7d5e1ff4a72.jpg 76c164c587d4e74793b15cfc0ae8ccce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Letter from Helen Berry, June 11, 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-06-11 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 1875_06_11_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) Description An account of the resource A four page letter https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/85f8387a54847ac275f46cca5b3559e4.jpg 7fdf3f436299d6e3f095bd4b23b72425 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/34476474383c423b762686fd8fece3a6.jpg ade721bbaf6f97b5074d65cbfa5ea553 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/707dc5dce5d133e7cbf99aa8fb64f590.jpg cb8f7678d9851b47db06f4bff917c905 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/bc053576e7047db5094dd077d7f9fe09.tif d821f6dbb67b923b8248d49b940e2adb https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/f1ee62de08e1280e285383207cd9c68b.jpg 871f1bc3f2290e985bb304fb25b6d0a6 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/219c6810d88f86f29401342f8d2c8f57.tif 0b6b02a7026c1db81157f4caccac2a91 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/0051ebdfb62894705748e4b1f5ef59d5.jpg 00ca970eabd3a65f5c0b334945a7d32c https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/8b73ca2916158c7f57900ec3f14afe0f.jpg 0557aa33805dcd3e691fc90de214e861 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/50bfe47e3744626a5bc64c599d157f1f.jpg 17aab7f795f576c7e3b8fcb09739c8d8 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/9c7121b0dc7b3f9683c2268b27d7fe4a.tif c055cb7c8747149d705a04fae37decfe 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 Helen Berry 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. 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, June 5, 1874 Description An account of the resource A 12 page letter from Helen Berry Lane mentioning Mr. Lane, her husband. There is a discussion of her daughter Helen's upcoming marriage and the preparations for the wedding including a discussion of ladies garments which Helen had made. Page 9 begins a continuation of the letter, but on the next day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lane, Helen Berry Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Special Collections, Simpson Library, University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-06-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource UMW Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource 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) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1874_06_05_bl Helen Berry Lane Lane Family https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/9e4da5d463c4e7fd72a85cee71e636e6.jpg d5091799977b09a8c34337fb535e45e5 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/6f9a4fe55dd78eb00f4c00d3dbc37219.jpg 333d66346b260517adf5f77104b5bd33 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/105812dd342e9ab105ae0efeb7a2c019.jpg 0cc314361568a23188acaea103c9d291 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/b82f89703edeb5004602c87008ee1761.jpg 75151176f8f9e79c525f536ffa4d01c8 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/3f257a1b112d6f4cd1794198588b4b75.jpg 96799839755eab6b59f84ff792162a92 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/38fe3672dccc0a5eb9d94bc5c528f1d7.jpg e01c19a61eaa84f8fe31364e792d9225 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 Helen Berry 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 May 27/75 I [ ] dearest [ ] to write to you during the week of Mr. A sickness but hoping to send better tidings than “not so well today” the fatal day came when my sorrow & [ ] was [ ] & didn’t soon write a postal. By this time you know, how far from an illness [ ] death we considered his case but unnecessary to spread[ ] when he would be up in a few days & so you may gather what a horrible shock it was. My great anxiety was that he might get to Rick [ ] & add his wisdom & fearless [ ] to whatever might be best for the church. And I think if engross’d his [ ] perhaps unfavorably for he told me it was a council he had look’d forward to with more [ ] than for four or five years. His depart was so peaceful as to bring to our minds the words of the prophet. “May I die the death of the righteous & may my last end be like his.” If he felt the presence of death & he may he fully carried out his thoughts on the subject for I’ve often heard him say, it was a very small matter as it concerned the great end of all things, a preparation for that was the business of life. (?) must not be amaz’d when it came. But God has taken an earnest servant in His work away & [ ] shall look in [ ] perhaps for his equal in every relation in life, husband, father, friend, citizen!! And in all this was the look & obedience to his God so infused that he felt the peace of God whc paseth understanding. Don’t you remember how often people wld criticize his rapidity as a funeral? We had a sad death last Sunday of a lovely little child of Dr. Murdaugh 12 yrs old, Ada remembers Belle, she died of [ ] from this week was to have been quite a festival one in our ch as so many of the council [ ] [ ] [ ] to come home with Dr M who did not go & Mr A was to stay too. A mystery mystery much is on every side. Then let us betake our [ ] to a more [ ] view of the few present moments – we don’t know - & [ ] our flagging faith by more earnest prayers for grace & faith & Lord what will thou leave thy servant to do? A sad letter dear child but it relieves my heart & does you no harm – there are many around you who will suffer the loss of Mr. A friendship – a profitable one too; but your misfortunes are not added… [end page1] …to directly, save in his ministry, as many others. Well [ ] has been so concern’d by these sad occurences in his absence that she did tell any little but now begins to say how very pleasant it was_ Sam [ ] of Louisa. Taylor & everyone she can knew didn’t at Dr. Coleman’s & was bewilder’d by the charms of Dr Coleman says he is the most splendid man she ever saw. admires Mrs. C. very much & wishes she wld come to B_ the only alloy was: the day she din’d at C. she was prevailed to stay & go to ch. from there & it being cool in the [ ] Mrs. C. lent her one of those elegant striped shawls as she had not worn anything round her it was stolen by [brilliant I should have said] a hall thief off the rack (where she had no business to put it) She left Louise to negotiate an offer of the same gnacity & with a (?) from here to Mrs. C. It occr’d the day before she left [ ] arrived at this depot soon after our dear pastor died. & it was announced in the cars before [ ] left & she said there was a maid of sorrow in the car as they were nearly all ministers and she says the Bishop wept aloud. Mr. Johns came with [ ] and left us yesterday eve. He is very lovely. I like him better than (?) I did. They [ ] determined that Helen shall come home & he says if she is not willing to stay here without much of him. Mr. Mason you remember Dick? He married Nannie Johns & he offers as he has just given up his change in Maryland to go to N. and preach for Mr. J. until the grand misery is over. [ ] saw Lily Marshall in R and she is to be here on Saturday for a visit of a few days. Tell dear Ada I will write an answer to her nice letter in a little while, for it surely did make me feel happy to find that her feathers were all out & she cld fly – I had a letter indeed several from Sally on the subject of [ ] being burnt. She says her father’s papers were saved but very little else expresses a great desire to see you all & says it wld be a roundabout way to get home but I certainly would like to see there. She doesn’t know where they will live. I do hope it may be where I can see them. I wish they wld come here plenty empty houses. [ ] old Ford-g!!! Mrs. S. But & Willy are to be home on the 8th of June & perhaps we shall be glad. Y – e – s. ma’am. My pleasure is very much mixed up in hearing from you all dear [ ] Therefore let it be & give so much love to the dear ones of Nans & Sally & Danes & everyone else from your devoted ma dear [ ] & [ ] [ ] I’m so glad you have Ellen. Is the baby alive? I must bring it a dress. You must excuse this awful letter, but I’ve been [ ] [ ] Miss bride having very little caliber this morn. 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, May 27, 1875 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Special Collections, Simpson Library, University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-05-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 JPEGs 600 ppi Language A language of the resource 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) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1875_05_27_bl Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence--1870-1880 Description An account of the resource An eight page letter discussing various matters including the sickness of a Mr. A, the death of a local girl and Helen and Mr. Johns. https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/e99315821c164882931583336f489a15.jpg eb23625aaeb66c0a0a6b9ad46f18c335 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/0ea618a69c4efc732e6e9068b01d7d83.jpg ff646623134acac94e3368072ee30808 https://lanefamily.umwarchives.org/files/original/5bcf358828ad3dc2b14423a9db9dcf0c.jpg d97af3f1705b1325390682d0fa3dfdb0 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 14 June Your delayed letter with the postal and one to Lizzie came yesterday & cheered me up considerably. and I am certainly glad the time is near at hand for your return it’s a sorry time without you, whilst the children do everything that I could desire, it is not you. As I wrote you I went to [ ] yesterday taking Liz. I found Dr. M. preached there & all his warm adherents follow him & that Elvira expected several to dine with her, but only Liz & I & [ ] did, I saw Dora [ ] and she looked so like a woman resigned to her fate in the number of her children & mentioned our not having been to see her in just such a way that I felt keenly that we ought to have gone. She and James Bayly rode up here the first day James came & [ ] not raise a save white or black are displaced. The Doctor has a very good congregation, he took his choir with him Jenny Shepherd, Lucille Brooke (etc?), the ladies had fixed up the ch: & made it very clean with scrubbing & white wash. I think Elvira was the chief director in it. I returned in time to make a visit of two hours to M [ ] I had a pleasant visit & was glad I had gone, she seemed to be very fond of Lizzie and is very cheerful, but has staid at home till she has an "Old Winchester" look; we returned through Town & Lizzie seeing Anna Braxton in front of their house picked her up for the night. To day Lizzie staid at home for the Strawberries, I aimed to as there to keep not to ferment or [ ], rather have to look pretty, they were not very good berries than were 7 pounds after being cap't. To day I have Aunt Martha at the Library although Alcinda suggested Nancy in her stead and found it utterly impossible to get [ ] to stick to it (the [ ]) long enough to accomplish anything. I made Alcinda come to help her & that brought Edmund & [ ] & though they all seemed busy they did nothing, I think a part of your daily prayer must be "Give me patience to bear with my servant" in no other way could you accomplish it(.) I had Harry at the carraige to day, but we have been interrupted by a shower, scarcely a season, but I hope the precursor of much more I wish not reply to your letter as it will be more agreeable to talk over your [ ] when you return. [ ] although I note what you say about returning, Alex- that it would be nice to come one of the James River boats, if you can get to Rich' in time for the 5 15 O. M train. Jimmy returned to dinner to day, and was surprised when I told him, by way [ ] realizes the fact, that he had better write home that he would have to extend his visit on a/c of his horses/each has taken no interest, whatever in it & pin haps if he means to ride her home the [ ] he sees of is the better. Some indifferent preacher of the vicinity who is without a charge preached here yesterday. I [ ] yesterday the first no. of a ch. paper edited by M. [ ] it is small but will probably grow in it or as she way the advertisement of an ice cream saloon owned or kept by [ ] [ ]. an evidence I presume that all the other [ ] to [ ] was closed to him. I shall expect your next to tell me of your precise plans for reaching home. Tell Helen will talk of the heifer when she comes wish best love Helen & Mr. Johns from us all & to you too I am 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 John Green Lane to Helen Berry Lane, June 4, year unknown Description An account of the resource This letter was written by John Green Lane to his wife Helen Berry Lane. In the letter, John talks about their daughter Lizzie, mentioning daily activities such as picking strawberries. 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 06-04 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 06_04 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/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/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/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/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