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[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. He discusses being a gentleman and studying.

Date: August 21, 1878

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 8, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a ring Emma gave to him.

Date: September 8, 1878

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 20, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing his brother, Willie, delivering a package for him, and John calling on a lady.

Date: September 20, 1878

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, October 15, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing ladies he has called on, harvesting crops, and making plans for Christmas.

Date: October 15, 1878

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.

Date: January 3, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for a trip Emma will take to see John.

Date: January 19, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances.

Date: January 30, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated February 12, 1879, and the second part is dated February 14, 1879. The first part discusses John and Emma being ill. The second part mentions a social John is going to.

Date: 1879-02-12/1879-02-14

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances. It includes a quote from a letter Bettie wrote to John.

Date: March 9, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated March 23, 1879, and the second part is dated March 24, 1879. The first part mentions mutual acquaintances, and the second part discusses Emma feeling ill, and mutual acquaintances.

Date: 1879-03-23/1879-03-23

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 21, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a conversation between the two, and mutual acquaintances.

Date: April 21, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.

Date: April 23, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.

Date: May 18, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.

Date: June 4, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.

Date: June 18, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, July 22, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for friends visiting John, and reconciliation with Miss Genie.

Date: July 22, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 9, 1879]

Brief letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis asking if she would accompany him to church that night.

Date: August 9, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.

Date: August 24, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances, John feeling ill, and crops.

Date: September 3, 1879

Creator: Brewer, John C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer