John declined his school because it wasn’t profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances’s plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode’s desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father’s in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John’s health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell’s father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.