Scope and Contents Concerning attempts to "economize" amusement of the family at Mary Thompson's budgetings; receipt of books from Philadelphia; Captain Whittle's appearance in Washington for a court case; another new clergyman for Norfolk; steamer accident in the bay; sewing of nightshirts and chemises; friends' visit to "Bremo," home of John Hartwell Cocke; Major John C. Pemberton's status at Fort Leavenworth; discussion of merits of "new sewing machines" lecture on Geroge Washington, description of Tazewell...