Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.

Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.

Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.

Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.

Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.

Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.

Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.

Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.

Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.

Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.

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Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the "Hall of Representatives" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.

Laura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.

Laura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.

Laura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.

Since Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.

Laura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.

Laura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.

Laura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.

Thanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.

Kate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.

Sally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.

[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's "perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack."

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"Christmas season" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.

Letters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).

Rosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.