Heard that Cousin Lewis was coming home; did not tell her so she would not be nervous over his running the blockade; she, Cousin Anne, and Mary have been remembering him in their prayers; her mother has been sick and worried about Dabney [Herndon Maury]; prays  that Dabney will do his part and be kept safe; a man told Dabney that he had seen Johnny, and that they had been separated in Pittsburg[h]; this and other news proves that he did not die at Vicksburg; thinks it strange that no one else has been able to locate him in the North; thanks her for the blue lawn for Lucy; is doing a lot of sewing; Mr. Mcmir[?] went to Baltimore and brought back things for the children and for her; news of family members; the dress she gave her fit very nicely; Willy and Walker send love to Willy [William Lewis Maury] and Charley [Charles Walker Maury] [Nan's sons]; must write to C[harles?]; her mother sends regards. 2pp. ALS INcluding Ts of ALS, 2pp