Weston 3 Dec 60 Dear Bro I received your letter by Ben, and was pleased to hear from you. You say there is a good deal of excitement with you. There is some with us though I do no think it is as great with us as it is ...

University of Virginia December 31st 1860 Dear Father, Your highly appreciated letter came only to hand some time last week, and as I have half an hour before lecture I'll endeavor to answer it....

University of Virginia December 23rd 1860 Dear Ma, You highly praised and much appreciated letter of the 5th

University of VA. January 1, 1861. Sir, The laws of this institution make it the duty of the Chairman, at the end of every month, to communicate to the parent or guardian of each Student...