Her father seems to know everyone in the village. Is busy sewing dresses. Hopes to spend a week in Williamsburg in June or July, and then go to Old Point. Understands the "British Liver" is having a house built.

Describes their trip from Williamsburg. While they were at the Strobia's in Richmond, they saw Rebecca and Mary Bird, Beverley Botts, Miss Barbara [Page?], Bella Waller, and many other friends. Johnny scared them with an accident with his horse. Her father does not have any orders yet. Describes Charley's greeting to her. [Note: Johnny and Charlie are Lissie's half-brothers. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii. [c] and [d], p.2]

Tom and she go to school to Mrs. Gordon. Their parents are going to Richmond, and when their mother returns they will go to Caroline.

Gay will take the chidlren to her father's for a visit, but he feels Caroline County is too unhealthy for them to live there. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]

Hoped to return with Dr. Smith, but is staying with Dr. Dabney, as there are few there to sit with him. Mentions Hal, who intends writing Sal and John, and who is staying a miles from him.

Gay came to Richmond with him, but they left the children at Taylorsville. The children love Gay's sisters and brothers.

Left Gay in Richmond. The Saunders are quite well. Cousin Maria Strobia enjoyed her trip to the North. Describes the fair Lizzie Williamson and Lelia Saunders held.

Bet [Lizzy Williamson?] has been ill with fever, but Mrs. Saunders is taking good care of her. Describes their entertainments.

Asks her to return the speech of Mr. Kents that she borrowed.

The writer and Lucy thank Elizabeth for the wreath.

Understands Elizabeth has returned safely to Williamsburg. Thomas Su Su Lally [?] threatens suicide, for Charlotte is leaving for Berkeley. Sends handkerchiefs for the servants. The letter was likely written ante 1841 December 24.

Is pleased to hear that the recipient has applied for the office of Physician to the Royal Edinburgh Asylum. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is a draft recommendation of Robertson for the position he is interested in.]

Will be pleased to relieve the "destitute condition... [of] the Garrison on the Fort..."

Discusses a possible error in the transfer of 5 shares of stock from the Bank of Virginia, Richmond, to the Branch Bank at Norfolk. The shares were purchased by Thomas Williamson, Cashier, in the name of John M. Galt, administrator of A.D. Galt, on 23 October 1843.

Hopes to see him tonight about hospital business. [Draft] [Note: On reverse is list of names.]

News of various hens that are laying. [Note: Endorsement in another hand that this is John's first letter.]

Signed as the recipient's security with the understanding that he would get another signer. Otherwise, will not be able to assist him.

Is unhappy that William Y. Peyton is leaving Williamsburg, but is sure he will be a valuable addition to any community, for he has been a devoted student.

Describes his ideas for the make-up of the book.

Would like to assist him, but the only vacancy was filled December 28, and no other vacancy is anticipated. Inquires about the plans, made at the medical convention in Richmond, for a journal.

The answers to the recipient's questions can be found in a letter to the Committee on Lunatic Asylums of the last session of the Legislature, a printed letter to a member of the Senate, and a letter from Galt to the recipient.

Recommendation of Mr. Bowden's character and political zeal. He was a school fellow of the writer.

Discusses placement of a patient in the Asylum and the costs and facilities thereof.

Describes the salary and other benefits of the office the recipient inquired about. Details the duties. If the recipient is interested, she should send references immediately.

Discusses Mr. Jones' case.