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.