His expenses in going to Williamsburg to settle Sally Maria Galt's estate were $5.

Will be pleased to see Miss Galt and Miss Saunders Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Thanks her for the bouquet and requests a copy of the poetry she read when they visited. [Note: This letter may be to Elizabeth J. Galt.]

Thanks her for her kindness. [Note: Natilia Hay married Thomas Roderick Dew in 1845. She was soon a widow, for he died in August 1846, while on their wedding trip.]

Hopes Sally will "summon up resolution and come to church to be confirmed today," as she may not have another opportunity for a while.

Returns the books and asks to borrow the London News. Father and Nannie will return soon.

Would like to borrow any book containing Scott's "fugitive poems." Her mother thanks Mrs. Galt for her present.

Asks to borrow the last number of Southey. Sends Elizabeth J. Galt a book. Expects Mrs. Peyton and the children by today's boat, and hopes Sally will come to see them.

Thanks her for the books and reports on Arthur's health. The letter may date from 1854 or earlier.

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.