University of Virginia December 1st, 1860 Dear Pa, Yours of 28th ultimo came to hand a few days ago and as I just written a short time after its receipt I thought there was no need in hurrying to answer.

University of Virginia November 1st, 1860 Dear Pa, Yours of 24th ultimo was received a few days ago. But as I had written home a few days before its reception I did not hurry myself to another. ...

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...