In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny’s address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John’s little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises. She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode’s family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven’t heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon’s family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb’s death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.