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Scope and Contents Receipt with Richard M. Bucktrout for making a coffin and digging a grave for Polly Preston.

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Scope and Contents Will not return home tomorrow, and makes other arrangements. Tom [Williamson?] or John should meet her at the boat.

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Scope and Contents Submits two propos regarding William Galt's discussion with Rock of a change in the note from Waugh's colleague of the Fincastle Circuit to remove allusions to ladies and leave only the portion referring to William Galt and the other man.

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Scope and Contents A letter from "Zander" discusses his life and work in Italy.

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Scope and Contents Poem. [Note: This poem is addressed to Elizabeth's first cousins once removed, the grandchildren of her uncle William Craig Galt. They are Matilda Elizabeth Galt (1837-1898), Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) and Anita Anderson Galt (1843- 1861). See Galt Genealogy, II. A. i. f. g. and i, p. 13.]

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Scope and Contents Circular advertising William R. Galt's school at Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia.

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Scope and Contents Comments on the reception of his work. His plans for returning home. His life and work in Italy.

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Scope and Contents The progress of his work and his plans for a trip to Rome.

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Scope and Contents Discussion of the division of an estate.

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Scope and Contents Arrived safely despite the heavy fog.

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Scope and Contents Gives a detailed description of his sight-seeing in Rome, and mentions some of the artists he has met there. Expresses confidence in his abilites.

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Scope and Contents Poem.

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Scope and Contents Valentine with colored picture and poem.

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Scope and Contents Saw the advertisement regarding the "Old City Tavern" and wants to know the size of the lot and the price wanted.

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Scope and Contents Scarlet fever and measles have been prevalent in Louisville, and the children there have whooping cough. Describes an enclosed daguerrotype of his granddaughters, and discusses the interests of each girl. William has received his diploma and will practice medicine in Louisville. Thanks Sally for the "James Town Diamond."

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Scope and Contents Recently sent him 20 copies of the "Enquirer" with the remainder of Galt's article. Lackey plans to move east as the climate does not agree with him. Mentions Alexander Galt's appointment as Post Master in Norfolk and the marriage of Mary Willing Byrd to Mr. Fitchett. In 3 months last year 14000 people went through there on their way to California. "You can have no idea of the might of our country till you see the Mississippi valley."

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Scope and Contents Describes how he has settled his affairs before leaving Florence. Gives a resume of what he has learned and his itinerary of his trip home.

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Scope and Contents Needs an additional copy of the essay on "Reading, recreation, and amusement" and wants the recipient to hire someone to transcribe it and give both copies to Dr. Fonerden [?] when the recipient reaches Baltimore.

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Scope and Contents Now occupies the old City Tavern lot and wants to know Galt's selling price for the lot.

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Scope and Contents Mrs. Harrison has chartered a steamboat to go to Jamestown to plant ivy on the ruins. This was a result of Bell Harrison's remark to Mr. Everet that that should be done, and his offer to accompany her. Inquires about Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Rayland.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Letter is addressed to "Lizzie". Praises John's "Report" and his "Future of the Democracy." Loves eastern Virginia, but finds living cheaper in the western part of the state. Each boy pays $200 and he has several from out of state. Describes his family. Visited with Major and Mrs. W[illia]mson at Lexington, where he saw Harry Williamson. Sends a translation of the "Hymn of the Three Archangels" from Faust. [Note: Major Williamson is probably Thomas Holmes Williamson while...

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Scope and Contents Loves Williamsburg in the spring, with all its trees and flowers. There has been much socializing, because a Dutch frigate is in port. Recommends "The Wide Wide World" to her. Sends them a rose. Letter is signed "Zene".

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Scope and Contents Drafts of three letters requesting the forwarding of various essays to John Wiley, Bookseller, New York; Dr. Forbes Winslow, Editor of the Journal of Psychological Medicine, London; and the Editor of the Times.

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Scope and Contents Comments on William's poetry, and the success of his school. John has published 2 large medical works and 12 pamplets, some of which have been republished in European journals. Mr. and Mrs. Gray (Lizzie Valentine) recently visited Sally. Mentions John Williamson's family and "our little Georgia Cousin, Mary..."

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Scope and Contents Alexander has nearly finished the likeness of the writer. He will make a plaster cast, and then place it at halls, where it should be as well received as the Bacchanto. Mentions Billy Loyall and Mr. Valentine. Jim is slowly improving.