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Postmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with "Butch"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.

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Chastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .

Scope and Contents Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses "the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or...

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Is saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.

Scope and Contents Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready...

Scope and Contents Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the...

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Informs him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].