William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn’t kill anything. Many deer on William’s plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow’s Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson’s Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph’s speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable’s that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o’clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G’s big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno. Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn’t want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don’t forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.