12 Nov 1872 Letter of Mollie Smith to her brother James M. Smith, all of Union Parish LA

Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by Robert S. Hendrick, 4/2005

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Materials from the Personal Collection of Dr. Robert S. Hendrick, Jr.
Transcribed and submitted by Robert S. Hendrick, Jr.

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12 Nov 1872 Letter of Mollie Smith to her brother James M. Smith
     Residents of Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana
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Nov. 12, 1872
Farmerville, Union Parish, LA

Dear Brother,

   As I have finished for school, I will try to write you a few lines.

   Buddie you have no idea how glad we were when we received you letter last and 
found that you had become satisfied. Uncle Thorington [Thorton D. Manning] is going 
to start to New Orleans Monday. He is going to attend the medical school again. 

   The men that belonged to the Brass Band serenaded Pa, and Mr. Reed, Mr. Lee, and 
Mr. Lewis, last night. I told you in my other letter how much Pa and Mr. Lee beat 
Mr. Henry and Mr. Edwards.

   Mr. Lewis was elected for Parish Judge, but I do not know how much he beat Mr. Ford, 
and Dr. Carr. Mr. Reed beat Mr. Tabor for 1100 majority.

   Della received the prize last month for the general prize, Docia McFarland in 
arithmetic, and I in History.

   I did not miss but one question in History last month.

   Belle is asleep now.

   Belle and I have to eat nearly every morning before the rest of the family, or we 
will be too late for school. Sometimes the bell rings before I begin to eat my breakfast. 
The girls often speak of you. Buddie do not forget to send me one of your photographs 
when you have them taken. I am going to have mine taken soon, and I will send you one. 
When the men heard who was elected they shot that old anvil nearly all day Sunday. Some 
of the Negroes and (???) Pa after they heard he was elected.

   Aunt Anna [Manning] is here now, and she expects to remain several weeks longer. 
Buddie any news of importance limited. Buddie try your best to obtain the prize for 
I am trying my best here. I was glad to hear that you took such an interest in your 
arithmetic. I think it is the hardest study I have.

Your Affectionate Sister.

				Mollie Smith


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