Asks him to come to see "Unkle" Aleck, an old slave of the family.

Would like the copy of "Galt on the Treatment of Insanity" which was in her brother's library that she sent to the Asylum for safekeeping during the War. Praises Hubbard's eulogy of Dr. Williamson.

The writing on the envelope is Elizabeth's and not hers. Wishes her a pleasant journey. The date of the letter may fall between 1844 to 1850.

Describes the visit of Dr. McCabe. Mainly news of arriv and departures. Describes Lizzie Williamson's "Miniature Library." Cousin Lucy is better.

Describes a recent wedding where Page Waller, Roberta Shield and [?] Morrison were the bridesmaids. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, Martha Page, Rebecca Mundel, and Martha. Reading is their only remedy for the summer ennui. The dullness has been relieved by a visit of the Floster volunteers to "our Volunteers."

Asks to borrow "Randolph's Letters," and sends best wishes for the new year.

Will not sue for slander, though he did say that the "Queen City of the South (Old Style) still thinks King George reigns." Does not like railroads. Describes the comet of 1859.

Recommends "Our Old Home," published in 1864 by Hawthorne, to Cousin Eliza. Calls Williamsburg "This once the Queen City of the South."

Gives her reasons for favoring Greeley for President.

Sends a leaf from Washington's birthplace. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.

Describes a party with Lizzie H[arrison?], 23 children, and students from the College. They had boating on the millpond. There is a story that during the Revolution a French officer saw the millpond and thought it was a lake.

Hopes he told Mr. Smith that she will not accept that portion of the salary that her brother always refused. [Note: Below the signature is line to effect that should never have applied for payment "but it was very kindly asked for."]

Letter of sympathy on the death of her child.

Letter of condolence to Emily and her mother on the death of Cornelia. Quotes a "compendium of all Christian doctrine" found among her brother's papers.

All the "Belles and Beaux" meet at their house once every two weeks. The Millingtons visited recently, are now in Philadelphia, and return to Mississippi in October. Cynthia will go to Charlottesville for St. George's wedding. Recently received a flower from Mount Vernon sent her by Mr. Leigh. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.

Describes Mr. and Mrs. Vest's children-- Walker, Willie, George, and Alexander Galt. John just refused an increase in salary, but still buys all the latest books for Elizabeth. Arena, a servant, "lives at the old house and takes care of the garden." The letter was likely written ante May 1854.

Expresses sympathy on their bereavement. Has suffered so many times.

Thanks the recipient for some shopping, and encloses $5 for some long lace sleeves.

Asks the recipient to thank Mrs. Robinson for the flowers.

Discusses death and burial of General Pickett.

Discusses Professor Moore, the author of "The Night Before Christmas."

Discusses a horse and rider seen in the Capitol grounds, and the many miniatures in ivory in Richmond.

Describes a visit to Mrs. Clifford Cabbel.

Discusses the fire at the Asylum. Wonders if a book of the acts of the House of Burgesses which is over 100 years old would be of interest to the Centenni Is still loyal to the Confederacy. Came to Richmond to see the unveiling of the statue of Jackson, given by gentleman of Great Britain. Still lives at the old home with the faithful servants, and invites the recipient to visit her whenever in Virginia.

Inquires about a bond executed by the recipipent and John M. Galt to R. McCandlish and R.H. Armistead, trustees of the Hambleton Lodge.