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Informs her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.

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Describes her trip to England in great detail.

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Reports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.

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Writes to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.

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Describes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.

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Scope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his "recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.

Scope and Contents Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to "be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the "best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you"; admonishes...

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Scope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that "the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for "that red...

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Informs him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as "a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for "why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me"; mentions the Presidential party and in...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should...

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Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, "Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly...

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Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read "Wide Wide World" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to "aunt" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.

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Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.

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Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.

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Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.

Scope and Contents Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas "is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this," but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit...

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Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.

Scope and Contents Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork,...

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Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.

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Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.