Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can’t be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd’s. Visited Landon Garland’s where Louisa’s health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.