Chief Justice John Marshall died in Philadelphia last Monday, perfectly in his senses to the last; the news reached here only this morning, and his remains at 4 p.m.; describes the funeral procession. Original is located in the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.

Encloses the diploma of the historical Institute of France which just elected John Marshall a member on Henry Lee's recommendation; describes Marshall's election to that society.

Is happy about her recovery; quotes Shakespeare; describes his own health; writes of his political campaigning in King and Queen, King William, and Hanover counties, Virginia; describes her old neighborhood and farm, now occupied by Fleetwood Academy; discusses George Haskins situation, mentioning his lack of slaves; gossips about affairs in King and Queen County; discusses the unusual weather; tells an Irish joke; discusses Henry Clay's tariff.