25 Nov 1872 Letter of Virginia Manning to her nephew 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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25 Nov 1872 Letter of Virginia Manning to her nephew James M. Smith, all of Union Parish LA
     Residents of Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana
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November 25, 1872
Farmerville, LA

Dear Jimmie,

   I received your welcome letter last week. From the date it was some time reaching 
me. I would have answered you sooner than now but for the want of stamps I have so 
long delayed. I was very glad to hear from your letter that you were better pleased. 
Hope you will continue to be so.

   Jimmie, my news of importance is limited. You wished me to let you know in my 
letter to you how your Pa [William C. Smith] stood the election. He came out alright. 
I suppose you have heard all concerning the election, therefore, I will say no more 
about it. Your Ma [Elizabeth. A. Manning Smith] went over to see us last Saturday 
and came home on Sunday evening. I came back with her. If nothing prevents, I will 
remain this week.

  Ma [Elizabeth Bailey Hall Manning] has been very sick, but she is up now and seems 
to be doing very well. Anna [Anna Agnes Manning] has not improved much. She has gone 
home know. Buddie, I hope you have been well all the while so you would be able to 
study hard. Do your best. I know you can learn now in this time while you are young 
and have parents to assist you.  Your Grandma [Elizabeth B. H. Manning] and Grandpa 
[James Clark Manning] were both glad to hear how well you was doing. When I return 
home, I will write again to you. Your Ma [Elizabeth Amy Manning Smith] says she will 
write about the middle of the week. Says she has written twice since she received any. 
She says for you to write to your Aunt Anna [Anna A. Manning] if you have not. She is 
now at Downsville. Buddie, Vada and John Lee married the 17th of this month. There has 
been several marriages recently. Willie [William Allen Smith] and little Florence 
[Florence Eleanor Smith) are both well. They talk about you often. Little Florence can 
talk very plain and as pretty as ever. 

Your Ma says if you hear of smallpox for you to be vaccinated immediately if you 
think you will be in danger of catching it. As I have no more news, I will close. 
Buddie, strive to excel in every one of your classes. We will be proud of you when 
you return in knowing what a good boy you have been since you left us. Answer this 
soon if you can.

					Your Aunt Jennie
					     [Virginia Manning]


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