Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.

Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.

Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as "there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.

Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell "whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;" states that "the cat will be out of the bag...soon" and that "if Tyler is firm and true all is well." 1 p. ALS.

Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary "to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate." 1 p. AD.

Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a "first rate midwife." 4 pp. ALS.

States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.

"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government." 8 pp. PD.

Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.

Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.

Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.

Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.

States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.

Discusses the advantages of signing the "War Bill" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his "old malady" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.