Discusses the Academy's plan to call a new headmaster. [Torn.]

Describes the serenades honoring R. Ingram's marriage. Cousin William Galt has scarlet fever, probably from going to Aunt Sally [Capron?]'s. Had a very dull Christmas. The mourning was still up at St. Paul's. Sarah Walke is to marry Mr. Booker. Discusses Mary and Charlotte Capron's personalities.

Will inquire from Williamsburg friends about D. Brown's resignation. Plans to start attending Christ Church in April. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]

Describes his hunting and "extra [Billy alias?] Mr. Smith's" speech on Harrison. Cousin Richard Lecock has been ordered to Africa.

The letter is signed by "Zena". Praises Frank [Frances Land Galt?]. Charlotte Capron has left for the same school as Lucy attended, and they hope it will do her as much good. Do not expect to see Cousin Susan as she is very lame. Discusses the sizes of William, Jim, Alexander, and their half-brother Patrick. Cousin William Galt is on his way home, but Gabriella's letter gave the impression they were not too happy about it. Mr. Pegram saw Alexander's bust in New York and praises it highly.

Everyone was pleased to learn he had passed his examinations. Social news of Norfolk. Gabriel [Capron?] is not going to William and Mary, for his father is "too good a Methodist to send him to any ungodly institution while Randolph Macon is in existence."

News of many marriages. Patrick Galt is in New York. Sends messages to various cousins in Williamsburg, and to her brother, Alexander.

Mr. Hon has been ill from a fall. Zander is reading French fables and Jim is reading Junius Brutus and Tarquinus. News of his sisters' health.

The letter is signed by "Molly". Is to be the queen of the gypsies in the May Queen program. [Note: Identified as "Molly's third letter."]

His health is restored. Would like a circular for a cousin who in interested in Galt's school. Inquires about various classmates.

Encloses an order to pay Mr. Bonsal's claim, and asks Galt to send him his note. Discusses his travel plans. Rented his house and lot to Turner Coke.

Had a genealogy of his family obtained from Como. James Barron, but it was burned. Suggests various people who might have a copy. Discusses what he remembers about their family history.

Discusses the future of a boy who was at Galt's school. Describes his trip to Augusta, Ga. Will leave on his trip in March with Claude Murdaugh. The Hotel is now opened, and Portsmouth is generally improving.

Has never worked so hard and complains about Archer, a teacher in the academy.

Thanks her for the offer of letting the writer stay with her for a few days. Mr. Sharp is quite ill, and she hopes a change of air will help him.

After consultation with various people, she has decided not to try to buy certain articles privately, but to take her chances and have them put up for sale. Hopes things go well, but is too ill to go down.

List of the inscriptions inside, and on, William R. Galt's watches.

Concerning William R. Galt's candidacy for an appointment [to the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary], and the competition he faces.

Concerning the breaking of the rules by certain boys in Galt's school.

Includes a list of pre-Civil War debts in the Valley.

Is unable to pay the debt he owes or to execute the bond the recipient required. His school has done poorly for four years. Robert is the main support of the family. Molly taught in [Petersburg or Portsmouth?] last year but her health will not let her continue. Susan has been a governess in California for 18 months. [Draft.] [Note: This draft is on the back of advertisements for Galt's school.]

Understands the recipient already knows of his application for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Asks him to support his candidacy and present the enclosed recommendations to the Visitors.

Summarizes their previous conversations on the Academy in Norfolk, and his feelings on the recipient's plans. Enjoys his position with Mr. Pryor. Mr. Pryor might be interested in the [Principalship?] of the Academy, and Galt would like the recipient to recommend him.

Has decided to keep Tommy at home for the rest of the summer, and would like to close their account.

[Note: the rest of the Undated material consists of accounts and empty envelopes.]