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to Ann Jeffery

Good weather for Ann's trip to her father's and rumors of British fleet sailing down the [Chesapeake] Bay.

GLC01896.006

to Ann Jeffery

Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.

GLC01896.007

to [Anne Jeffery]

Death of Mary Williamson and her expensive funeral, request for Ann to serve on the administration needed in order to sell Williamson's property, and his inability to visit Ann. Letter is written on stationary with a printed letterhead reading:...

GLC01896.028

to Annie [Jeffery]

Archer writes on a Sunday morning "when you are all at church listening to Dr. Minnigerade..." to remind Annie of her repeated promises that he'll "never see the form of [her] handwriting again this year...," and for this reason he is writing home...

GLC01896.066

to [Roberta Jeffery]

The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...

GLC01896.075

to her granddaughter

News of letters received and written, family sicknesses, particularly of her cousin, Richard W. Jeffery, and herself. News of family fortunes in the post-war period, including the rental of a farm.

GLC01896.086

to Aaron Jeffery

Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court"...

GLC01896.087