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Scope and Contents Describes the weather, the literary department, his lectures, and his plans for the rest of his studies. Mentions Robert and Henry Rogers.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Clay was to be in Richmond and has been invited to come to Williamsburg. The women are sponsoring a fair "for converting our humble Church into a Cathedr..," and Sally is selling at Miss Barbara Page's booth. [Note: Barbara Page (1795-1860) was the daughter of Gov. John (1744-1808) and Margaret Lowther Page (    -1813), and a sister of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders.]

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Scope and Contents Praises the sermons of Dr. Bethune. Is sorry to hear that Mr. Tyler plans to leave Williamsburg. Describes Harrison-Tyler campaign headquarters and a meeting for a higher tariff. Comments on various denominations whose churches he has attended. Differences in manners of town and country people. Mentions Dick Shields.

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Scope and Contents Describes Clay's visit to Richmond.

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Scope and Contents Sends her a token that spring will soon arrive.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents News of Williamsburg society. AL [torn]. Postscript from Elizabeth J. Galt with news of family. Mentions Mrs. Tucker, Peggy Blair, Miss Barbara Sheldon, Miss E. Bowers, and various [slaves?]. Postscript from [?] notes that Dr. Galt met Mr. Randolph's wagon "with an old Tombstone in it some of the Ludwells I suppose as they brought it from some place that formerly belonged to them he is the greatest antiquarian..." Postscript from [?] describes Wm. Nelson as "the fat end of...

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Scope and Contents Is leaving for home, but will spend some time in Washington and Richmond on the way. Describes visits with Miss Waterman who is sending Elizabeth a small gift. Understands Mr. Wise is engaged to Mr. Sargeant's daughter.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Attended a "conchological" [shell] lecture with Mr. Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Millington. Mr. Dew thinks the new professor of elocution "will be of great advantage to the students." News of many Williamsburg residents. Postscript by Elizabeth J. Galt. The derangement of Ben. Waller is so severe and threatening to Charles' family that Dr. Waller should put him in the hospit Mr. Tyler takes a great interest in Sally. Postscript from Mary D. Galt. John Galt [Williamson?] is going...

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Scope and Contents Invites him to tea.

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Scope and Contents Describes the Capitol, which "is situated on the outskirts of the city." Describes Calhoun and Benton-- who he heard speak.

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Scope and Contents An account for $9.10 for hams.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Hodges, a young, intelligent, ambitious member of the legislature, died. Feelings on the worth of historical, as opposed to other, novels. Would like to go to the "mother country" which "seems now to be... so common, that numbers go constantly and is scarely thought so much of, as a trip to the Springs some time since." Comments on Dickens' works. Mentions Miss Skipwith, Mr. Basil Gordon, Sally Mr. Waniel [?], Mrs. Chevallie [?], and John Murdaugh.

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Scope and Contents His health has improved. Sends gifts to Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth.

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Scope and Contents Has sold all the spectacles he had, except the three enclosed pairs. Hopes one will suit his father. Cannot remember where he put the surgical instruments Galt returned to them, but will search for them and send them to Galt.

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Scope and Contents Autographed document is torn.

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Scope and Contents Returns some pamplets. Had to go get a new copy of one as his son overturned an inkstand on it.

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Scope and Contents Everyone is very happy about "Brother's" [General William Lambert's] election as Mayor. Mr. Beverley Davney's embezzlement of money from the Bank has left many widows and orphans in desperate situations. Mentions Ben Green, St. James Church, and Mrs. Gwaltheney.

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Scope and Contents Would like to have seen Robert Tyler's book of autographs that she described. Describes the visit of Audubon to Richmond, where he spent two evenings with Strobia. William Lambert has been very busy since being named Mayor. Dr. Empie is in bad health.

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Scope and Contents Norfolk. An account, January 28, 1839-May 8, 1840, totalling $20.50, with a note that goods have been forwarded. Miscellaneous financial memoranda on reverse.

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Scope and Contents An account for $6.00 for making a corded edge coat.

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Scope and Contents An account, April 27- May 15, totalling $55.39.

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Scope and Contents Reports many new church members. News of family. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Empie and Miss Travis.

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Scope and Contents Account for $8.50 for making a dress coat and a pair of pants.

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Scope and Contents Is trying to study medicine in Williamsburg but has made little progress. Plans to go to Philadelphia next winter. Mentions the old Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Skipwith Mclaw [?], and Scott.

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Scope and Contents A melancholy letter full of his troubles with his half-brothers and sisters.