Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Heard that they had gone to Ohio; describes his business of "making pumps and borring of pipes to conduct water"; explains the manner in which he was swindled out of property he had obtained from John Blaire and their mother following his confinement in jail? for failing to pay a debt owed to William Blaire; hopes to be able to visit them in May; asks that James and his spouse read the letter but not Jenny.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports that he detained David until morning and hopes that he SCB will excuse the boy for being late.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. James Byers has returned home and found his family well; passed through Staunton and spoke to James Bell, who reported that Mr. Kenny, the clerk of County Court, had some information for him, possibly relating to the "claim for your servisses sic in the revolutionary struggle."

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Ann Craig has been ill all spring; reports on friends and relations; mentions that she would like to eat Mrs. Barager's "sweet apples and apple butter this summer again"; comments that the crops, especially the wheat are doing poorly; her children are going to school for the summer.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. William Hilbert describes the journey to Tennessee; reports that he is not sure if he likes the area yet, but there is plenty of work and "fine farmes" sic.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Ann Craig received his letter with the note and check; reports on a great deal of sickness in the area; asks to be remembered to her "old mother" Jane Patterson.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. H.M. Bell has been examining the settlement of George Craig's estate from March 1819, and found that James Patterson bought land from William Craig, but it is unclear whether full payment was made; needs information concerning a bond transaction involving the Craigs and the Pattersons; he SB will be summoned to have his deposition taken in this case between the Patterson Administrators and the Craig Executors.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. P. Shumacke states his daughter's claim to the servant girl Katy as a gift from the deceased James Patterson to his PS first wife Margaret Patterson; intends to pursue claim in the courts if the executors of James Patterson's estate SB and JP do not turn over the servant girl to him.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Samuel Life reports that the boy, Samuel, has run away from school to avoid a whipping.

1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses in great detail the original settlement of James Patterson's estate, and the present settlement.

3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Peter S. Baker has received cash and a bond from Virginia and is not sure how to split them up; finds it difficult to have a resident of Virginia as his security for the money coming to his children; has no further information on his appointment as guardian of Ann Craig's minor heirs; has divided the money equally between the seven heirs.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Peter S. Baker discusses a problem over a bond to the commonwealth; is confused about how the four youngest children are to get their money.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Peter S. Baker has had the bond notarized; asks to have the money sent by mail and says that "any solvent bank will answer either Virginia, Kentucky, or Missouri paper."

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Robert M. Craig plans to continue as a schoolteacher for a year or two if "I can not make something else pay better"; has sown wheat on his farm and rented some of the land; the weather is as cold as he has ever experienced in Texas; will send his power of attorney so that their money can be drawn; asks that the money be sent by check or draft on New York, New Orleans, or Philadelphia; reports on prices for corn, oats, and wheat.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Peter S. Baker has received the eighty dollars and encloses receipts for each estate; complains about the expense involved in procuring the money for the heirs.

1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. N. K. Trunk has a power of attorney from Robert Craig's heirs to collect the money from James Patterson's estate.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Jonathan and Jane Ann Stover have moved to Uncle Jacob Stover's farm; does not look like a war is going on as the "stores are crowded with goods-they are higher than when the war first began"; James Byers is very satisfied with the area and the rich land; reports on Jane Ann's trip through the mountains; gives news of family and friends in Indiana; sorry to hear of Grandfather Stover's death.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. John A. Johnston insists that the bed left with him RB and cousin Becca belongs to him JAJ; gives a detailed account of why his dead mother intended that he should have the bed; also insists that the money from the sale of the wardrobe was intended to be used to fix Ida Bell's teeth

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Hester Horner chastises her RB for calling her HH brother, John Johnston, a rascal; insists that their mother intended the bed go to John Johnston; has sent money to Ida Bell.

1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. S. B. Weller describes the climate in Texas; reports that he has received a letter from Frank Weller; sends his regards to the family.

2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. S. B. Weller asks if he will be able to get any of his money from the lawsuit by spring because of a business opportunity.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Thomas D. Ranson discusses the settlement of his RCB account as guardian of S. B. Weller.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. George Oler? has started planting his corn; mother Jane Ann Stove? is planning to leave for Virginia on May 13.

Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Nannie Oler reports that her mother Jane Ann Stover? is ill; discusses the outlook for the crops of wheat and corn and the sale of hogs; gives prices on eggs and butter; asks if Lelice Byers us going to school.

1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. J. N. Van Deranter asking for contributions to the Old Stone Church.