Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine’s children, the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven’t become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.