Caroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.

Judith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.

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"at the Hills" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.

The Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.

[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.

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).