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NWBB should take better care of his health; religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet is too busy to write.

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LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books and being a good child obedient to your parents and brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.

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George made his appearance last night; LMB fears that Willy is offended; love to all.

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LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St. George Coalter are all well; LMHB sent some things to all of you by Mr. Georges? Charles. Also includes a note by Lucy? M. H.? Barnes,, to "Peggy" (Margaret W. Barnes), Greenfield, Virginia. the want of paper compels me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper; be a good child and take care of yourself; read your Bible and get a portion of it everyday.

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LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing her?; all are well except Papa; Balsora and Fanny are at St. George's and Cousin Coalter dines with them today; love to all.

Scope and Contents NWBB should not be so low spirited for "surely a young man never had greater cause for a thankful heart than you," LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to be unhappy when he has so much that "our kind heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy, but just punishment"; Mama and Aunt Short have left us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Balsora, Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write with LMHB in best love to you and George....

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Delighted to hear you and father are well; Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about MWB's hen, chickens, and garden. Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Greenfield, Virginia. pleased you two invalids are improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is good.

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MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's; news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt Balsora, and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers. Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St. Georges home, Virginia, to Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes, Family situations.

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Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see Col. Carrington; Uncle ? got MWTB's letter about Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and health of various family members; MWB's activities and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in family.

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Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed with violent toothache and pain in her face; arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.

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Instructions for staying well; the ice house repairs; family activities.

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Instructions to "Mama"for staying well; mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of friends and family. Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Barnes, Chericoke, Virginia, to Balsora Barnes, Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's quilt.

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Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and activities.

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Relates MWB's accident with knife and subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's finger; activities and health news of family members.

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Snow storm and its effects for all friends and relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his report of activities at Chericoke.

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Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only able to save a few things; Mattie ? has caught one of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown; some of you write to MWB.

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Health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be more careful about who she talks about.

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News of family activities and trips including visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family members.

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Family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John Walker.

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Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB and Walker in your studies; family ventures; Cousins Coalter and Janet are both sick; George looks better than MWB's seen him in a long time.

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Cotton sent. Also includes a letter from Margaret W. Barnes to "Mama" (Margaret W. Tomlin Barnes) a thank you note.

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Recipe and brief news of NWTB's activities.

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Instructions for repair of hat, request for knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of desired goods to be purchased for MTB.

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FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too; arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.

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Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and nurse her; arrival at "Stanley"and report of Ma's health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB too; family news; invitation for a visit to Bedford.