Scope and Contents She had not written for did not want to tell of her Mother's illness, but now learns that they already know. She describes her illness and present condition. She is reconciled to the country, except the distance from church. She looks forward to the convention to be held in Louisville in June, but "they must necessarily fall far short of our Virginia Conventions." Cousin Norborne and his family expect to move into their new home soon. Will goes to the school of an Episcopal minister with a new system of teaching. Speaks of "little Mary", and Norborne Browne, "the prettiest child I ever saw," as well as various other friends and their children. Expects Elizabeth will be in Richmond at John Williamson's wedding when the letter arrives. [Note: William Henry Galt (1827-1893), Mary Ormsby (1833-1840), and Norborne Browne (1835-15 October 1836) were children of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. William became a doctor and married Elizabeth Pape. (1828-1883). See Galt Genealogy, II.A.I.a., d. and e., p. 13.].