Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother. Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla’s health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla’s sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn’t imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.