Returns the book and apologizes for his behavior the previous evening.

Hopes John and Sally will come up for the General Convention and the ordination of Bishop Oderheimer in October. The letter may date from before the Civil War.

The two Sally Lamberts have just returned from the mountains. [ca. 1840-41 fall]

Sends a few oranges, as she understands they are scarce in Williamsburg. Mrs. Beverley Blair's only son just died.

Hopes she will come visit them soon and, if she comes, she could bring several dozen eggs as they are much cheaper in Williamsburg. Sally is going to a wedding, and has been invited to spend the summer with Cousin Sabina.

Describes the Square. Hopes Sally and John will come up soon.

Spent a very quiet Christmas. Hopes Sally will rent her house and stay with them. William Sparrow spends all his time at their house. Sally has not yet met his parents, but they seem very happy with the match. John Lambert is still practicing law, but hopes to succeed in the mining operation. George Lambert is at Rough and Ready.

Hopes John will soon have business in Richmond, and bring Sally with him. It is snowing. Mentions Mr. Botts, Peggy Blair, and Miss A. Robinson. Mr. Davenport is very pleased with Davy Lambert.

Mentions Mr. H.A. Wise, Mr. Ritchie, and Rose Dixon. [Fragment.]

Poem asking Sally to come for a visit and sending her money for the trip.

Hopes John and Sally will come for the Convention.

Discusses some purchases for the recipient. Little Sally's health was benefitted by her trip. If Sally's mother and sister are better, maybe she can go to the springs with them in August. The colored people are incensed with the murder and think "she" should be burned alive.

Thanks her for the loan of the books. Plans to leave Williamsburg Thursday.

Hopes to see her at Duncan Lodge Thursday, October 5, at 8:30. [Note: This invitation may be to Elizabeth J. Galt].

Thanks her for the pears and "tube rose." She has had chills and her brother seems to have intermittent fever. Mentions her sister Helen.

Accepts Sally's offer of a bouquet.

Would like to borrow the Club book for a few hours.

Thanks her for the crackers, and would now like to borrrow several pounds of them.

Understands John would probably buy her greenhouse plants for the hospital. Would sell all 200 pots for $50. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.

Hopes Dr. Williamson continues well. Edmund met Judge and Mrs. Wilkinson. John's partner has gone to New York, so he cannot come home. Asks to be remembered to many Galts in Williamsburg and to Mrs. George McCandlish. The letter may have been written prior to 1858.

Thanks her for the loan of the books. Sends the proof chest of C. Morton.

Would like to borrow the conclusion of "Annetta Haverstraw." Little Robert Saunders is ill. The letter may have been written prior to 1854.

Lucy Page Saunders hopes Sally and John will spend the evening there to meet Page Morris. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.

Inquires about her mother's health. Wishes they lived nearer. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.

Has a "noble nephew" and the mother is doing well. Hopes Sally and Mrs. Galt will come soon to see them. The letter was likely written ante 1858.