[Letters to John A. Broadus concerning Martha Broadus's school] 1856 Oct 18-Dec. 30 / M.A. Bickers and J.M. Broadus. 1856.

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[Letters to John A. Broadus concerning Martha Broadus's school] 1856 Oct 18-Dec. 30 / M.A. Bickers and J.M. Broadus. 1856.

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Oct. 18. Martha and her husband had decided to have a school "next year." She wrote to request that he comply with his promise "of procurring a teacher suited to our situation and circumstances. We have ten young ladies engaged, most of them quite grown up and tis thought we can get five or six more." She asked about prices to charge for boarding. "Tell us what we must do to prevent our school from being made fun of, which you know would be mortifying to me. I have not lost all the feelings of my early life in the regard to the opinion of the world. [folder 1/21]." Nov. 24. Brother James Madison wrote his thoughts about the school. "If Mr. B. were not so close a calculator and were not so unwilling to risk a loss, I would advise him just to set up the school and let those patronize it who may be willing to pay each price as the customs of he country justify. He is abundantly able to take the risk and when the people find he is not begging them they will be ever so anxious to get the advantages of the school for a fair price [folder 1/21]." Dec. 9. Martha wrote: "I thought you had fixed the prices in your mind. If you are disposed to change them we are willing that you act upon your own judgement. As to board, it seems that $90 is not too much for all the time, but probably 60 or 65 would do for five days. I merely make the suggestions, do what you think best. I cannot write any more, our pork is killed today, and I must needs be in attendance. [folder 1/22]." Dec. 30. Martha wrote: "The dining room is plastered, has new window facings, and a new stairs door, it is now quite a decent room. A gravel walk of tolerable appearance extends from the front door to the yard gate, and the school room is now being ceiled and fixed up in other matters. You must let me know what day Miss Crank will be over that we may meet her at the depot with the carriage ... Curiosity and expectation are upon tiptoe in regard to her, through out the neighborhood, poor girl, I feel sorry for her [folder 1/22]."

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SBTS Library, James P. Boyce Centennial Library

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