A letter, dated June 27, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Miss Emeline H. Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee mentions that the property of Emeline’s brother, Edwin, was purchased for $50 by her Uncle William. James says he would have purchased the property had he known. He will, however, contact William and offer $70 and give the property to Emeline. He then refers to a second letter from her that just arrived with which he is very pleased. He compliments her on her composition skills and her ability to express loving sentiments and reaffirms his desire to help her. He says that he would prefer that she not take a prescription offered by Dr. Nash until he arrives. After details about when he might arrive in Norfolk he provides news of Williamsburg. Towards the end of letter, Lee writes, “I do not wish my letter to seen by any eye but yours.” He also implies that she is ill: “If it is the will of heaven that I shall survive you, your sacred remains shall be put in your consecrated enclosure, and I will love and cherish your memory till I go hither myself.”