Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Complains of feeling "under the weather;" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - "a terror by the way to the ladies;" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet "must be both incorrest & incomplete." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - "his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that "if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - "a banner of light & Spiritual Telegraph." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the "Great Eastern" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that "the opposition boat is getting along finally." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is "looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Reports that they have "settled on the islandfor the summer;" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is "and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses "the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow." 4 pp. ALS.

Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that "Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering "a vigorous prosecution of the war." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a "city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for "Sherwood." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.