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Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her "noble spirit has replied to mine"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.

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Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married "October twelve months"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields "has completely thrown himself away"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.

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Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being "better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.

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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].

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Scope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.

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Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has "scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price;...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages "for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the "kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been "comparatively exempt from diseases this winter." 4 pages....

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one...

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Scope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall & Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall & Son. 1 page.

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Scope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is "under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.

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Scope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.

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Urges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.

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Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall & Son. 1 page.

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Encloses a check for $200; mentions that "the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days."1 page. Autographed letter signed.

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Encloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.

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Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.

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Scope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.