Is worried something happened to her letters since it has been so long since she received one; their cousin, William [her husband, William Lewis Maury], is at home, recovering from inflammatory rheumatism; they have had a terrible drought, and their vegetable garden and the crops have been damaged; today is Jane's birthday, and she made a fruitcake for her; thought of D[octo]r on his birthday; wondered if he was with them or assisting Harriet; is very anxious to know how Harriet is doing; school will start next week for the boys, though she will teach Willie at home; they were glad to hear that Mr. Corbin was safe; Cousin Rob[er]t writes that they are all well; Font[aine] had gone to Augusta, G[eorgi]a on business; since she began the letter, she has received a long one from her; hopes Walker will stop using tobacco; Fontaine came to visit; Dick is improving; their family and friends have been wonderfully preserved [in the war]; sends love to all; M[ary] Gilpin is well. 1p. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.