Scope and Contents Reports they have a lot of sickness; the tinners have been tinning their house; her "fellow" came by on Sunday; describes a wedding that "did not come off."

Describes visit of friends from Petersburg, VA; talks of upcoming marriages; invites her and her family down for Christmas.

Has been sick and unable to work, so has gone to stay with a cousin; asks about friends and family members.

Scope and Contents Describes the many visitors and social events that have kept her busy; gives details of a wedding; talks of various young men; reports that a cousin has died--"I never felt as sorry for any boddy [sic] in my life as I did for his sweetheart--it seemed like her heart would break when she looked at him for the last time"; sends greetings to various family members.

Everyone has been sick; describes Christmas and the many visitors.

Scope and Contents Describes a candy party; complains that she "was disappointed last Saturday and Sunday my fellow did not come"; has been making pillow cases.

Scope and Contents Had to work until seven o'clock; went to church the night before and heard a "beautiful sermon"; hopes to be able "to go up in Chesterfield," Virginia, for the weekend.

Describes purchases from a trip to town; sends greetings to various family members.

Went to a picnic and had a splendid time, but upon her return learned that a cousin had been killed at the railroad; would like to quit working at the mill; sends greetings to various family members.

Reports there is much sickness and death in the area; asks about Lottie's new beau; talks about the three fellows she and her two sisters[?] go around with; plans on quilting a new quilt.

Writes that she is sorry to hear that Lottie's Uncle Dibbrel was burned; complains of a lot of sickness; describes a party in the country.

Scope and Contents Describes a trip to the country; claims she will never marry as "my fellow has gone back on me"; invites her down for the "protracted[?] meeting"; plans to visit her if the mill stops during the summer; sends greetings to various family members.

Discusses mutual friends.

Hopes to visit again soon; discusses a recent marriage and baptizing.

Talks about the church meeting and the 90 conversions; sends greetings to various family members.

Scope and Contents Sends best wishes to "the bride ang [sic] groom" [Lottie's uncle and his wife]; is afraid she will not be able to visit in the summer.

Both she and her family have been very sick.

Complains of everyone having colds; hopes to visit at Christmas time.