[Peggy Bradfute [at or near New London, Virginia], to Sarah Tate Steptoe Massie [at Pharsalia, Rose Mills,] Nelson County, Virginia, December 16, 1826. 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.]
December 16 1826
Dear Sally
I have just time to write a few lines as I only received your Letter at knight [night]; I was much pleased to hear that Mr. Massie's Health is better & sorry to hear you are still crazy as to Blair Sermons I have not seen nor heard of them; but hope you will not think about them, or get me another as they may cast up; if not I only value them for the giver's Sake.
I now inclose [enclose] you a receipt [recipe] for your Mama. Give my very best love to her & I was very Sorry to hear she had pas'd such a hard sentance [sentence] upon my expression; as to ingratitude I hope I have not a particle. [T]o convince her I ever bear you all in mind I now send her the receipt [recipe] promis'd her; never being able to obtain it until now; tell her if noth[ing] happens perhaps I may still pay Nelson a visit & to have the pleasure of tasting some of the Cake made by this receipt [recipe].
I feel much indebted to my Nelson Friends for their great kindness; & the only compensation I can offer is my . . . constant intercession at a throne of grace for their Present & future wellfare [welfare].
Grace has just returned home sends her love to you all.
I heard from Frances a few days ago she was well; but some of her children were sick. I see her but seldom to my sorrow as it is rather far to walk.
[Y]ou surprise me much when you speak of Sally Rice as Fanny Housekeeper as I have never heard of any but Miss Endee.
I heard Lucy say Frances wanted to get Miss R. I fear I am too late that the jentlemen [gentlemen] is gown [gone].
love to every Body
P Bradfute
[Sally = Sarah “Sally” Tate Steptoe Massie (1796-1828), who married William Massie (1795-1862) in 1814.
Because the Bradfutes keep showing up in letters from this period, here is an additional overview. All years approximate.
Robert Bradfute (1749-1816) from Scotland, married Sarah Irvine (1757-1807).
Their children included:
Elizabeth Bradfute (1779-1861)
Davidson Bradfute (1781-1831)
Lillias Bradfute (1781-1849)
Archibald Bradfute (1786-1865)
Margaret "Peggy" Bradfute (1788-1833)
Grace Bradfute (1792-1855)
Robert "Bob" Bradfute (1794-1861)
James Hamilton Bradfure (1803-1865).
December 16 1826
Dear Sally
I have just time to write a few lines as I only received your Letter at knight [night]; I was much pleased to hear that Mr. Massie's Health is better & sorry to hear you are still crazy as to Blair Sermons I have not seen nor heard of them; but hope you will not think about them, or get me another as they may cast up; if not I only value them for the giver's Sake.
I now inclose [enclose] you a receipt [recipe] for your Mama. Give my very best love to her & I was very Sorry to hear she had pas'd such a hard sentance [sentence] upon my expression; as to ingratitude I hope I have not a particle. [T]o convince her I ever bear you all in mind I now send her the receipt [recipe] promis'd her; never being able to obtain it until now; tell her if noth[ing] happens perhaps I may still pay Nelson a visit & to have the pleasure of tasting some of the Cake made by this receipt [recipe].
I feel much indebted to my Nelson Friends for their great kindness; & the only compensation I can offer is my . . . constant intercession at a throne of grace for their Present & future wellfare [welfare].
Grace has just returned home sends her love to you all.
I heard from Frances a few days ago she was well; but some of her children were sick. I see her but seldom to my sorrow as it is rather far to walk.
[Y]ou surprise me much when you speak of Sally Rice as Fanny Housekeeper as I have never heard of any but Miss Endee.
I heard Lucy say Frances wanted to get Miss R. I fear I am too late that the jentlemen [gentlemen] is gown [gone].
love to every Body
P Bradfute
[Sally = Sarah “Sally” Tate Steptoe Massie (1796-1828), who married William Massie (1795-1862) in 1814.
Peggy Bradfute = Margaret "Peggy" Bradfute (circa 1788-1833), a daughter of Robert Bradfute (1749-1816). Grace Bradfute (circa 1792-1855) was one of her sisters. Davidson Bradfute (1781-1831), one of Peggy's brothers, married Maria Byrd (1786-1854) in 1809, and served as Cashier for Farmer's Bank of Lynchburg. Alexander Tompkins (1784-1864) acquired Davidson Bradfute's house, in the vicinity of New London, Virginia, after the latter's death, and was Head Cashier at the same bank. Among these folks would have been possible candidates for portraits by Harvey Mitchell (1799-1866).
Because the Bradfutes keep showing up in letters from this period, here is an additional overview. All years approximate.
Robert Bradfute (1749-1816) from Scotland, married Sarah Irvine (1757-1807).
Their children included:
Elizabeth Bradfute (1779-1861)
Davidson Bradfute (1781-1831)
Lillias Bradfute (1781-1849)
Archibald Bradfute (1786-1865)
Margaret "Peggy" Bradfute (1788-1833)
Grace Bradfute (1792-1855)
Robert "Bob" Bradfute (1794-1861)
James Hamilton Bradfure (1803-1865).
Blair Sermons = presumably Sermons, by Hugh Blair (1777, 1790). Hugh Blair (1718-1800) was a Scottish clergyman.
Your Mama = Sarah Cocke Massie (1760-1838), Sally's mother-in-law.
Grace = Grace Bradfute (1792-1861). She married Peyton Leftwich (1768/9-1859) at Lynchburg in 1831.
Frances = Frances "Fanny" Callaway Steptoe Langhorne (1798-1832) married Henry "Harry" Scarsbrook Langhorne (1790-1854) on March 13, 1816. Their son John Scarsbrook Langhorne (1817-1896) was born on June 1, 1817 (in later years, sometimes changed to 1818 or 1819). Their son William Maurice “Wee” Langhorne (1818-1900) was born on June 30, 1818. Their only surviving daughter was Elizabeth Johnston(e) Langhorne (1821-1888). Two other brothers also lived: James (1822-1905) and Thomas (1828-1889).
Frances = Frances "Fanny" Callaway Steptoe Langhorne (1798-1832) married Henry "Harry" Scarsbrook Langhorne (1790-1854) on March 13, 1816. Their son John Scarsbrook Langhorne (1817-1896) was born on June 1, 1817 (in later years, sometimes changed to 1818 or 1819). Their son William Maurice “Wee” Langhorne (1818-1900) was born on June 30, 1818. Their only surviving daughter was Elizabeth Johnston(e) Langhorne (1821-1888). Two other brothers also lived: James (1822-1905) and Thomas (1828-1889).
Sally Rice = not sure who this is.
Miss Endee = not sure who this is.
Lucy Penn = Lucinda “Lucy” Steptoe Penn (1795-1878), who married Robert Cowan Penn (1789-1854) in 1814. Their Bedford County, Virginia, estate was named "St. Helena."]
[Many thanks to Sue Davis, William Myers, Mary Davy and Sally Young for their ongoing research collaboration.]
Lucy Penn = Lucinda “Lucy” Steptoe Penn (1795-1878), who married Robert Cowan Penn (1789-1854) in 1814. Their Bedford County, Virginia, estate was named "St. Helena."]
[Many thanks to Sue Davis, William Myers, Mary Davy and Sally Young for their ongoing research collaboration.]
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