Papers, 1882-1886.

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Papers, 1882-1886.

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These letters express family news and, in the case of Robert's mother, Annie, admonitions to live a good Christian life, and regret at the wedge between Robert and his father. Robert expresses his independence in a new life away from Virginia, where one's ancestry, wealth and position mean little compared to personal ability and accomplishments.

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Library of Virginia

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Downing, Robert J.

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Downing, Thomas E.

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Downing, Annie.

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Downing, Lilian.

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Downing, Samuel

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Downing family.

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Robert J. Downing, lawyer, set up his practice in Carterville, Missouri, moving away from his family in Lancaster County, Va. when his father Samuel was a judge. Lilian Downing and Thomas J. Downing are the sister and brother of Robert. From the description of Papers, 1882-1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145409682 John Newton Downing (1866-1941) was a Montpelier, Idaho, businessman. His various business ventures included the Burgoyne Hotel, the Downing Apartments, and t...