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Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.

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Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being "real hot summer weather" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to "aunt". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that...

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Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.

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Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.

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Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.

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Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of "our President" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.

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Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being "a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.

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Informs her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, "who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner"; reports that Father has been ill with...

Scope and Contents Has heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that "la grippe" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be...

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Has been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.

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Regrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.

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Is glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.

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Asks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.

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Reassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.

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Encloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.

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Returns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.

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Scope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), "finals or no finals"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has "a beautiful commencement week!"

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Has been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.

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Thanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.

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Chastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.

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Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.

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Has not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.