Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell’s because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee’s house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren’t enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn’t written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall. Landon’s family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis’s health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love. Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.