[Frances "Fanny" Callaway Steptoe Langhorne at [Virginia] to Sarah "Sally" Tate Steptoe Massie at [Pharsalia,] Nelson, Virginia, July 13, 1819. Massie Family Papers, Virginia Historical Society. This is my rough, annotated transcription from a copy graciously provided by William Myers. Extra paragraph breaks inserted for easier reading.]
Dear Sally
Robin has just returned from town and I cannot bear the idea of returninging [returning] home without droping [dropping] you a line tho I have nothing worth relating only I have the finest boy you ever saw.
Jack seems to have forgotten Tommo since he first saw him he calls him Billy Langhorne.
Mr. Langhorne was at the funeral on [S]unday he says Mr. Turner preached a most excellent sermon perhaps you may have a desire to know where he took his text it was the 24th chapter and 15th verse of Joshua, And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose ye this day whom ye will serve.
Brother George and William Langhorne was [were] down week before last and stayed several day[s] and coming over one night for a frolick they threw each other in the river. Brother George had not one dry thread on when he got here, he is now very sick, I was very uneasy and feared it but he was in the best spirits I ever sae him had been to a play the night before and was very much pleased and swore he would go if he lived convenient every night that he could rake a dollar.
If you expect Papa down next month you will be mistaken he has been coming this far for six weeks and has not gotten here yet.
My love to Mr. Massie and kiss little Tommo.
I am your affectionate
Sister F. Langhorne
[Many thanks to Sue Davis, William Myers, Mary Davy and Sally Young for their ongoing research collaboration.]
Dear Sally
Robin has just returned from town and I cannot bear the idea of returninging [returning] home without droping [dropping] you a line tho I have nothing worth relating only I have the finest boy you ever saw.
Jack seems to have forgotten Tommo since he first saw him he calls him Billy Langhorne.
Mr. Langhorne was at the funeral on [S]unday he says Mr. Turner preached a most excellent sermon perhaps you may have a desire to know where he took his text it was the 24th chapter and 15th verse of Joshua, And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose ye this day whom ye will serve.
Brother George and William Langhorne was [were] down week before last and stayed several day[s] and coming over one night for a frolick they threw each other in the river. Brother George had not one dry thread on when he got here, he is now very sick, I was very uneasy and feared it but he was in the best spirits I ever sae him had been to a play the night before and was very much pleased and swore he would go if he lived convenient every night that he could rake a dollar.
If you expect Papa down next month you will be mistaken he has been coming this far for six weeks and has not gotten here yet.
My love to Mr. Massie and kiss little Tommo.
I am your affectionate
Sister F. Langhorne
[Frances "Fanny" Callaway Steptoe Langhorne (1798-1832) married Henry Scarsbrook Langhorne (1790-1854) on March 13, 1816. Their son John "Jack" Scarsbrook Langhorne (1817-1896) was born on June 1, 1817 (in later years, sometimes changed to 1818 or 1819). Their son William Maurice “Wee” aka "Billy" Langhorne (1818-1900) was born on June 30, 1818.
Sarah "Sally" Tate Steptoe Massie (1796-1828) was married to William Massie (1795-1862) and was the daughter of James Steptoe (1750-1826). Their son Thomas "Tommo" James Massie (1817-1877) was born on March 23, 1817.There is a massive Massie collection at the University of Texas here.
Robin = Often used as a courier between family members, but not sure who exactly this was. Perhaps a servant, enslaved or free.
The funeral = not sure whose funeral.
Mr. Turner = minister.
Brother George = George Steptoe (1785-1862).
William Langhorne = William Callaway Langhorne (1783-1858).
The funeral = not sure whose funeral.
Mr. Turner = minister.
Brother George = George Steptoe (1785-1862).
William Langhorne = William Callaway Langhorne (1783-1858).
Papa = James Steptoe (1750-1826)]
[Many thanks to Sue Davis, William Myers, Mary Davy and Sally Young for their ongoing research collaboration.]
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