John A. F. Martin, Kingwood, to Louisa Fairfax, 1852 July 28

Buckner came to Aunt's, and John and Buckner walked around the farm. Seated under a large tree, John asked Buckner "for [Louisa's] hand in wedlock and he granted my request without a moment's hesitancy." "My cup is full and overflowing." "Accept my most ardent love my dear."