Autographed Letter Signed. (ALS) Bland, B. F. –Incomplete, Single leaf, page 3 & 4 only. 8-15/16 inches. Printed and manuscript. Stationary: “The Tidewater Virginian / B. F. Bland, Editor & Proprietor, / Subscription Price, One Dollar per Year. / The Best Advertising Medium in Tidewater Virginia. / Gloucester C. H. Va. 188_”

In Part: “…Mrs Smith writes that you are a granddaughter of the late Ben Robins, Esq. If so, we are cousins, as your grandfather was my great half uncle…” Signed: “B. F. Bland”

Historical Note: The Tidewater Virginian was published from 1887 to 1889 in Gloucester, Va. Editor: B.F. Bland