Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-28
Interesting Letters.

To the editor of the alexandria Gazette:
enclose you copy of "a genuine letter
written by a great grand daughter of the
famous DR.. Gustavus Brown, of Port Tobac-
co, Maryland. 1t gives an interesting picture
of the enjoyments Of young people eighty
years ago: y. y.
BUsHY PARK, August 20, 1S0G.
Respected Glassell: Our neigh
borhood has been thronged with visitors and
| in the course of two weeks we partoos OF
TWO barbecues in Hay Market, where we
had an assemblage, or rather aJdhm OF all
| the bells and beaux from the adjacent coun-
ties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Fauquiere, also
few from George Town and Washington
city-beieve me some were dashers-but
notwithstanding their brilliancy, those Of
Prince William were not entirely eclipsed.
At home, we have been amused with the So
ciety of our relations from George Town an
Washington city-the neighboriug beaux,
and some from abar-two of whom | shall
not omit Interchangeable. Garretson-a ma
val ofIicer-who whirled Seiguora and Sal
ly Scott to and fro in a 600 dollar Gigg.
They were delighted with him, hut did
not think his manners pleasing when con-
trasted with those OF Mr.. Bullett, ofwhom
YOU may have heard. He is originally from
Kentucky, but now reads law in Easton
(Maryland), and at the age of eighteen he
is ..Possest Of gentle manners, and of taste
refined with all the graces OF polish.
ed mind"-indeed he coroborates my
Idea of perfection-Mr. Garretsou and
our Gwynn relations remained only few
DAYS with u.s. When they babe adieu we
felt deserted, and l determined TO return
home with Cecilia and Matt Brooke, two
days previous to barbecue at the Court
House. We therefore mustered party
composed of your acquaintance, viz: Seig.
nora, Sally Scott, Mr.. G. b. Whiting, and
Mr. q. b. Alexander, whom ] accompanied
in his Gigg, and after most delightful ride
we arrived safe at Gupton's, where my friend
Scott Joined us. On the following morning
we ali went to the Court House Warren
toni and spent the day as agreeably as you
can conceive. In the morning we were
joined by Miss Horner, Mr.. Bullitt and two
Mr.. Fitzhughs, when we again set out tor
Gupton's. but in trying who should get
there first one of Mr. Jones wheels flew the
way and completely leveled Us with the
dust He fortunately stopped the horse
and neither sustained an injury. We soon
procured lynch pin and arrived several
minutes before the rest of our party. We
all remained at Gupton's five days. Our
amusements were various. Every one act
ed az best suited them, and l will venture
to affirm there never was happier set The
only pain experienced originated from the
thoughts of a separation which was realized
two days since when our party. with the
addition of Mr.. Bullitt, returned to Prince
William. On Friday there will be
another barbecue in Hay Market. The
girls propose going but shall not The old
people are of opinion that as devastation is
obvious we had all better be at prayers. In
consequence of drouth the corn has perish
ed and many trees also. Seven weeks have
elapsed since we had rain and it is with diff
fculty we procure water to drink.
l.. r. BROWN.