Bartholomew Stovall: The English Immigrant

Kennon Plantation - 1692 On December 27, a messenger arrived with two letters. Richard and Bartholomew had taken the children to play on section 10, so Elizabeth was so bold as to read the sealed replies. The first was marked "To Richard and Elizabeth Kennon" She folded the letter and put it in her coat. Quickly, she opened the second letter marked "To Bartholomew Stoval" "She better learn to spell his name correctly" Elizabeth smirked. December 26, 1692 Dear Bartholomew, Ann has spoken of you on many occasions. She said you worked miracles when you visited her at Bradley's. I wish to apologize for my nonattendance when you first came to meet me. I will speak for Ann and say that I would surely enjoy meeting you by year's end. Please feel free to join us when you can. Regards, Susannah Hatcher Burton Elizabeth folded the letter and looked in the direction of husband, children, and friend thinking, "Miracles, indeed! Lady, you'll soon see"