Scope and Contents Concerning the controversy over Archbishop Hughes' letters; summer plans; Tazewell's journey to Minnesota; epidemic of yellow fever and quaranting of Old Point Comfort; death of several relations and friends due to the fever; fears that the town of Norfolk will never recover; death of Mary Thompson's sister Martha in Portland, Maine; "spirtual manifestations" at the Whittles' (Captain William) household; "communications" with the spirits; general news of pregnancies, illnesses and society...