Scope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said " Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors"; thinks she will "suit splendidly for a poor man's wife"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS