His mother received the letter she sent; he has decided not to return to New York; will try to go to Norfolk or to Baltimore, since Siffrein [his brother?} tried to find one and could not; growth of importation to Norfolk; Mr. Soutter will look for a position for him in Norfolk; Aunt Betsey is not well and wants to sell the mill; Siffrein will do the farming and Roslyn will look after the store; Uncle Vass left his estate to Aunt Bets and her children instead of his own children; Uncle Vass left his estate to Aunt Betsy and her children instead of his own children; UNcle Vass's children sued them but they got lost; Walker Maury's wife and sister are visiting; thanks Rutson for sending the clothes; hopes Mr. Maury's health is good; sends regards to Matthew, Rutson, and Nannie [Anne Maury?]; asks them to sends a purse and guard that his mother sent him. 2pp. ALS