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Account of $11.63 for bacon and drayage.

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Account of $8.62 for flour and drayage.

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Scope and Contents The writer's grandmother died after a long illness. She shares news of the family and aunts.

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Scope and Contents The French blockading squadron stops all ships entering or leaving port. The passengers on the blockaded vessels suffer from very short water rations. The French expect reinforcements soon and will then attack the castle. Mentions Alex Southall.

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Account for $4.00 for making a coat. Letter is torn.

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An account, June 29- July 4, for various goods bought by Dr. A.D. Galt of W.W. Vest and Co. totalling 21.21. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.

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A practice letter giving the substance of her reading on the history of China, much of which is quite derogatory.

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Scope and Contents Family news. Is glad to see John's "name honerably mentioned among the students..."

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An account, September 22, 1837, for $22.26. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.

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The account is for $5.75. Autograph Signed Account.

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Scope and Contents The weather is very hot, so that many of the Irishmen working on the canal are dying. Has been away in Lunenburg, and Petersburg, and return from Petersburg in the cars. Generally there is not much sickness in Richmond but knows Williamsburg is always unhealthy at this time. Mentions Sally V. Williamson and Ellen Smith. The church will be done by December.

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Scope and Contents Generalizes on his duties. Imagines his children are now in Norfolk. Congratulates John on his A.B. Mrs. Cond Dallas promised him some flower seeds which he will bring. Sally worries about Phil Gatewood.

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An account for bacon. Autograph Signed Account.

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An account totalling $41.2_ [torn]. Autograph Account.

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Scope and Contents Has sent sugar and flour by Captain Martin. Would have sent more flour, but that ground this month or next will keep better. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the previous account.]

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An account totaling $1.88. Autograph Signed Account.

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An account totaling $2.40. Autograph Signed Account.

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Scope and Contents Has not heard from his children in a while. Wanted to return with Phil Gatewood but could not get leave.

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Asks her brother to send Gabriel's children's letter to her so she can send it to him. Autograph Note Signed [Note: While this letter has no date, it is on the same sheet of paper as the above and pertains directly to it.]

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Scope and Contents He is well established in his "private apartment" at the home of Mrs. R. and her adopted daughter, Miss Eliza A. He went to a Methodist meeting which he describes. Mary was going visiting and taking the train and "was very much alarmed at the idea of the dangers she was to encounter." Must ride four miles to post the letter. Mentions Cousin Lucy, Aunt Nancy, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Pickett, and Miss M. Bowden.

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Scope and Contents The children [of his brother Gabriel] will be remaining in Norfolk a while longer. Mrs. R. will send some blackberry vinegar which diluted with water makes a good drink for warm days. Asks that she not pay the postage when she writes for it reminds him of his poverty. Messages for various family members.

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Scope and Contents News of the family and the books she is reading.

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Scope and Contents Plans to go to a Baptist meeting. Asks his uncle to advise him in operating on the leg of a free mulatto named Jameson living near him. Has not had much work since the area is healthy. Mentions Henry Williamson and Mr. Grigsby. .

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Went to see "one of the most antique buildings in this country... called [from] time immemorial the 'stone house,' it stands upon the banks of Ware Creek, in a thick forest of old oaks... The legend amongst the neighbors is that it is one of 'Bluebeard's' (as they call Blackbeard) buildings for the purpose of secreting his money... I examined it very closely and am persuaded that... it was... intended for a place of defence..." Describes the building as of a coarse reddish...

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Scope and Contents Discusses "Cousin WM's" [William Lambert?] thoughts on "our patrimony in the Dismal Swamp." Sends jovial messages to Alexander and John.