Plans to leave town in the morning and would like to know the amount due for Galt's medical services.

Would like information on her husband's services as Surgeon's Mate to Galt's father during the Revolutionary War.

Received a letter from Virginia in which Dr. Barraud mentions that Dr. John M. Galt recovered his health by visiting Bath, and intends to stay there until October.

Sends the goods he requested. Hopes Galt's health is improving. [Note: the writer is probably Gabriel Galt (1798-1836), a son of James and Mary W. Taylor Galt, and a first cousin of Dr. A.D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 9., p. 8.]

Encloses a letter from Mr. Latham of Chilicothe, Ohio. He answered it directly and told Latham they agreed to his terms. Asked Latham if their uncles, James Galt and Gabriel Maupin, were entitled to lands.

News of a stage accident of the way from Pittsburgh in which [a relative of theirs?] was injured. [Very faded and stained.]

Hopes to see Galt Sunday for tea.

Discusses her husband's health and asks Galt to come visit him as soon as possible.

Eliza Lambert wants to know if it is safe to visit Williamsburg at this time of year. Ann and Mary are still visiting them. The people who left Norfolk are now returning. Cholera seems to be increasing in Richmond.

Discusses Maria's board and education, and Mr. Marshall's ideas on the subject.

In regard to the request made by Pleasant and his wife Arena Baker, I have only to say that I prefer post-poning the baptism of their children, until things are in a more settled state in the colored congregation.

Returns her copy of the life of the Bishop. Sends Sally a book in preparation for confirmation by Bishop Johns. [Note: Rev. Wm. Hodges was the minister at Bruton Parish Church, 1837-1848.]

Discusses Ann's newest love and her piano playing. Mary Browne wrote that she heard Sally Lambert had inherited a large fortune, but it is not true.

Mr. Empie is expected tomorrow for the consecration of the new Chapel. Understands E. Southall will soon marry Mr. Coke.

Is very worried about John, and other members of her family.

Discusses her interest in the lot at the corner of 19th and Main in Richmond, known as the Old City Tavern lot.

Would like to borrow something to read. Marianna and Sally are well and enjoying themselves.

Discuss the kinds of goblets they have, and the price of English cheese.

Discusses some china that was ordered, and a possible error. Has both Puerto Rican and New Orleans Molasses. [Note: On the reverse is a draft letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Mrs. Vest thanking her for some vases and flowers.]

Will come visit with her brother, Ann, and Frederic. Most of the people in Richmond seem to be planning trips. Describes a recent fire in the Armory and a meteor shower that same night.

Sends fresh strawberries and peaches. The baby is well.

Papa returned from New York, leaving Thomas well situated and doing well in his studies. Has decided again to try to get into the Navy, though Gabriel opposes it. Gabriel expects to be ordered to the Congress shortly. Mentions "Major," Uncle Price's death, and Annie. Teases Elizabeth and Cousin Mary Browne, and inquires about relatives in Richmond.

Asks about all his relatives in Williamsburg.

His father left yesterday for 2 years at sea. Sends love to all his relatives and to the slaves. [Note: Both these letters were written when he was very young]

For Mrs. Dr. Galt and family to attend the valedictory address to the Washington Society, Tuesday, the 11th, at the Methodist Church. [Signed by Talbot Sweeney and around June 1848]