Item 1: William Meade, Norfolk, to Thomas Nelson, Richmond, Virginia, March 29

Requests that he [Nelson] find a certain portrait painter who "took a picture of my wife some years ago" and who retained possession; asks him to send the picture down by the first boat.

Item 2: William Meade, Alexandria, to Mary Meade (sister), Shepherdstown, Virginia, April 24

Expresses concern that "Lucy" should be at Battletown before the Clerk of the County; notes that Lucy must do this before leaving the state and that "Mr. Rochester" "seems desirous to have her." Relates personal news. (Lucy is probably the slave who was the subject of a manumission deed dated 1843 April 29.)

Item 3: William Meade to Bishop John Johns, Richmond, Virginia, December 29

Notifies him that Mr. Macdoner [?] is on his way to his post; complains that his sermons are "too full of figures," and too long.

Item 4: William Meade

Explains the practice of the primitive church in relations to clerical discipline; notes that the government of all the clergy and the exercise of discipline resided in the Bishop; noted that an appeal could be made to a synod of presbyters; reports that he has always asked the ecclesiatical court to express their opinion as to the punishment, since the Bishop might err.

Item 5: William Meade

Endorsement reads: Notes of Bishop Meade on the sermon of Rev. R. H. Williams before the Alumni. Refers to a conversation in which, interalia, the evils of Calvinism were objected to; reports that this minister [Williams] goes beyond the Church's teaching.

Item 6: William Meade, The Fork--Cumberland, Virginia to Philip Meade (son), Millwood, Virginia

Mentions health, weather, and travel itinerary; advises him to get planks, "for enclosing a small bathing room under the stairs;" sends greetings and asks for health information.

Item 7: William Meade to Miss Susan Meade, Arlington, Virginia

Expresses desire to visit; relates health and other personal matters.

Item 8: William Meade to anonymous correspondent

Explains that a publication written in his youth and signed "Aurelius" now serves as a source of much sorrow and regret and he laments its present publication.