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- Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnsonx
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- Pre-Presidentialx
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- Lady Bird writes from the Hotel Georgian Terrace in Atlanta about her visit with Aunt Effie who pleads with her to wait a few months to marry. She says that on her return trip, she hopes to stop in Montgomery to see her Uncle Claude about part of…
- Lady Bird writes on stationery from the New Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans saying she showed her father her ring when she returned from Austin, and they talked. Her father and other family and friends think she should wait before marrying.
- Lady Bird describes her activities at home, how much she misses LBJ, and how much she enjoys his letters. She says the cook commented on what "a fine looking young man" he is.
- Lady Bird writes that she and Dorris [Powell] went to Shreveport for the day and that her Uncle Walter and Aunt Nettie came to supper. She can hear singing from the nearby Negro church and describes walks she would like to take with LBJ. She wants…
- Lady Bird comments that this time last week she and LBJ drove to Marshall and mentions that she is writing by candlelight because their "Delco" is "pfft." She describes finding and cleaning her mother's stone flower pots.…
- Lady Bird is upset about the "bad, mean letter" she just received from LBJ. She writes that her father is thrilled at the possiblity the Bankhead Bill will be repealed. She asks LBJ if he has sent his mother pictures to replace the ones…
- Lady Bird comments on LBJ's "lamb of a letter," and asks about his law school courses. She writes about how her work around the house is progressing, how she misses her friends in Austin and their good conversation. She mentions…
- Lady Bird writes about jobs she is doing around the house. She says she feels out of touch with what's happening in the world and comments on how LBJ is right in the middle of all the action. She expresses her love for LBJ and says "I…
- Lady Bird thanks LBJ for the candy he sent her. She describes her plans for tomorrow: company is coming for dinner, then she will walk in the woods and play some of her mother's old records.
- Lady Bird writes that it has been several days since she has received a letter from LBJ. She describes a visit with an elderly neighbor; asks LBJ to recommend books on economics, government, or current affairs; mentions she is getting pictures…