Reports that they have been trying both the "Alleghany Springs" and the "Yellow Sulfur" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.

Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.

Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.

Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.

Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as "intellectual" and "pious"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.

Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.

Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.

Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.

Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a "good man." Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.

Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.

Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband "Mr. Hepburn"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.

Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.

Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.

Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.

Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.

Includes description of S. Powell.

Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.

Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.

Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.

Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to "sister." Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on "official business."

Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.

Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.

Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.

Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.

Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.