Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton’s because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla’s letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.