Scope and Contents She and the whole town are delighted to hear that his health has improved. There has been fever in Norfolk and Hampton. "Our Negroes" have been sick and she is tired "of mixing and giving physick." Jane Farquharson has been visiting them and had an attack of St. Anthony's Fire. Mr. Bracken intends to give up his place at the College. Mr. Houston died with great fortitude, joking to the end. Betsey Wilkinson and Mr. Hannon were married in a small wedding because Mrs. Taliaferro was ill. Mr. Moir has sold his house and plans to move into town and live with his daughter. Mr. Turner who lives just above Mr. Coleman bought the Moir's house for $1100. Mr. Goodall has bought the Prentis place for $800. Mr. Sheilds has his bricks. Mr. Cole cannot decide where to build but talks of building between Mrs. Peaches and Dr. Tazewell. He has decided not to pull Mrs. Wilses' house down. Mrs. Bright's youngest child died quite suddenly.