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Scope and Contents News of family, and the suicide of a suitor rejected until he would pay his debts.

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Scope and Contents Has Sir Aastley Cooper's lectures on surgery which he "took down when [he] was his pupil." News of the family, especially their various illnesses. Mentions Mr. Saunders.

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Scope and Contents Describes the cabriolets or cabs that have just been brought to the city. Had his first taste of rhubarb pie. Describes his boarding house. Mentions Harris and Donelly-- medical students from Virginia, and Robert Tyler.

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Scope and Contents Finds resemblances to Angelica Wilson and Elizabeth Tyler in a portrait of Queen Victoria that he saw. Impressions of the city. It is pleasant that there are no exculsive seats in churches, but feels this prevents strangers from going to church. Hopes Gabriel G. Williamson will be successful in his suit with Miss Harriet.

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Scope and Contents Describes where they are staying with 20 children and 2 dozen ladies. Is pleased Mrs. Dickson [?] is going to take Mr. Dew's house.

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Scope and Contents Is upset by Cousin Betsy Page's situation and Dr. Dabney's hopeless illness. Mentions Mrs. Beverley Blair, Peggy, Mary Mosby, and Mr. Vest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]

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Scope and Contents News of his family.

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Scope and Contents Describes various places around Philadelphia that he has visited. Mentions Mrs. Sheldon.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes the treatment Mrs. Galt is receiving for the fever. Fifty people die daily. Jim just left in time. Suggest treatment if he gets sick. Asks Zander to tell his Uncle Dick [Galt] that Mr. A. Galt gave the money to his wife, and learned that both the children are better. News of the deaths of various doctors and other friends. [Note: Alexander Galt's first wife, Mary Jeffery Galt, died in December 1840, after never recovering from the effects fo the fever. Seemingly...

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Scope and Contents Encloses $10. The recipient's mother is "much the same".

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Scope and Contents Comments on the lectures he is attending, and the professors who give them. Has moved again, but the charge of $6 per week may prove too expensive.

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Scope and Contents Family news. Describes the log cabins carried in a Whig parade. Mentions Mr. Line and Aunt Betty.

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Scope and Contents An account of $4.00 for services as a tailor.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Has been on one of the worst cruises, weather-wise, of his fifteen years in the Navy. Stopped in Galveston and saw something of Texas which will "be an important Country in a few Years." Describes rapid growth of Galveston. Quotes figures for Texas' cotton export. "What an immense acquisition to our Southern Confederacy would this Splendid Country be, it would make Orleans the New York of the South..." Suffered from a great shortage of provisions. Rescued a young man from...

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Scope and Contents Requests various belongings stored at the Galts.

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An account totalling $2.31. Autograph Document [faded].

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Scope and Contents Sends his air cushion. Would have sent it sooner, but John Page was using it until his death. [Note: John Page, youngest son of Gov. John Page (1744-1808) and his second wife, Margaret Lowther Page ( -1813) died in 1838. He was the brother of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders (1807-1886), the wife of the writer of this letter.].

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Scope and Contents Requests various sewing material for his wife Mary. Dr. G.W. Semple is to be married next month if he recovers from the loss of the use of one side. Wonders how Alexander's mulberry trees are. Mentions Rebecca Warren, Mr. P. Hankins, Major Taylor, and Mary's uncle, Hunter Royle.

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Scope and Contents Has been busy getting Will ready to go to his "situation" in North Carolina. "The new Theatre, or rather the old one repaired until it is made almost new, is an elegant affair." Will send the various goods the Galts asked them to buy. [stained and torn].

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Scope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is "amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools".

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Scope and Contents News of Miss Missouri [?] who he thinks would happily marry John. Wants some information on attending medical lectures in Philadelphia. Letter is torn.

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Scope and Contents Describes the commencement of the "literary department of the medical College," and comments on differences in subjects and styles of oratory between this occasion and those in the South. Finds there are no bugs except lightning bugs and thinks his Mother would appreciate this. Describes a political procession. Mentions Robert Tyler.

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Scope and Contents Cannot get any oranges for Alexander. The Major went to New York to try for the position of Chief Engineer on one of the Navy's new steam frigates. News of other family members.

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Scope and Contents Still has no idea when he will sail. Mentions Mrs. Richards and Captain Martin.

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Scope and Contents News of family. Seems to be inUndated with visitors named Smith. Mentions Captains Martin and Lively, Mrs. Richards, Mary, the Thompsons, and Wms. Carter.