Scope and Contents News of the family's health.

Scope and Contents Terry does not want to go to school to Mr. Pryor, and the writer hopes Galt can persuade him to return to his school.

Scope and Contents Encloses money to pay for Abe's schooling. Would have sent it sooner, but because of the pressure in the money market the bank could not give it to him.

Scope and Contents Asks Galt to enquire about Abe's debt of $142.

Scope and Contents Is worried that he has not heard from his parents in the last year. Enjoys his church and congregation. His wife is a school teacher. Sends love and respects to "the white family."

Scope and Contents Will pay only for a few items on the bill sent him. Thinks that it is disgraceful that his ward, Abel, a boy of twelve years, should be charged with these things. Refers to a Virginia law whereby a student cannot charge goods without the consent of a parent or guardian. Says that Galt's school will break down if he cannot keep his students from running up big bills without permission.

Scope and Contents Feels Dr. Mayo avoided him while in Norfolk. Sends Abe's fare to Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Describes her arrival there and describes the College building. Inquires about the number of students at "Mary College," especially the number from Petersburg.

Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Goode's will and Galt's opinion on if he was legally competent to make a will.

Scope and Contents Advertisement for the school run by William R. Galt.

Scope and Contents The bust and picture arrived safely and he understands Mr. Coolidge's picture arrived in Boston.

Scope and Contents His sons, Edward (14) and Thomas (16), are interested in his school, and Hardy wonders if there is room for them.

Scope and Contents Returns his "handsome relative" to school, in hopes the strap will improve him.

Scope and Contents Deed is for the rent of the small farm belonging to Dr. A. D. Galt's heirs.

Scope and Contents His fifteen year old brother is interested in attending Galt's school.

Scope and Contents Jim has been promoted. Zander enjoyed his visit in Augusta with John's family, and is on his way to Mr. Bruce's to do his likeness. News of other pieces of Zander's work. Describes his visit to Williamsburg and Mr. Grigsby's speech. Gabriella Galt got the board to let her exchange her lot for 2/3 of Griffin's next to the Asylum. She will continue her boarding house there. Discusses his three youngest children.

Scope and Contents Refers to various calamities suffered by his family and himself, but expresses hope that things will improve. Discusses the troubles he has brought upon his wife, Inde. Has not made plans for the future "owing to the surrounding circumstances... close confinement... under bolts and bars day and night...."

Scope and Contents Inquires about her family. Asks her to write his wife. Hopes Bob can soon get him discharged. Continuation of August 2 to affect Dr. "Gawilt" plans to discharge him soon, but a member of his family must come for him. Cannot go into town, as closely confined, and has no clothing but a shirt. [Note: These two letters on one sheet of paper.]

Scope and Contents News of various boys who are, or are not, planning to attend Galt's school. Describes the pitcher, medal and diploma awarded to Zander at the fair in Charleston. Yesterday there was a yellow fever scare. Describes measures against the fever taken by the town and the resulting loss of business.

Scope and Contents Is now ready to work on his bust and will come down next week. Plans to return to Florence in October. The bust of Mrs. Gatewood was well received in Charleston.

Scope and Contents Hope to see the Millingtons again before they go to Philadephia. Understands the yellow fever is bad in Norfolk, but the smallpox is abating in Staunton. Have seen many friends. Alick Galt visited them and plans to go to Williamsburg soon to make a bust of Dr. Galt.

Scope and Contents His sons will leave for Galt's school under the care of their brother George. Discusses the foibles of boys their age, and common attitudes toward them. Gives instructions on Galt's care of the boys.

Scope and Contents Will come next week. Is very worried about the epidemic in Norfolk.

Scope and Contents The fever is in Norfolk but is confined to the area of what was Barry's which was burned two nights ago. The disease might have stopped if it had been burned sooner. The Post Office has been moved to the Academy as a precaution. The panic is the worst ever and a fifth of the people have left. Harry Harwod, John Emmerson,Dr. Schoolfield, and Capt. Barron are all ill, but the relatives are composed and safe.

Scope and Contents The Custom's House is being moved to Old Point. News of the epidemic and its effect on their relatives.