Discusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.

Caroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.

Julia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.

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Julia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a "blessing and a comfort" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.

Mother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.

Richard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. "Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles."

News of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.

Julia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.

$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.

Richard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.

$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.

$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.

Julia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.

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Lizzie Haxall made a "lucky escape" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. The blacks (Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim) have typhoid fever but none are in danger.

Julia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is "full of gossip."  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his "Randolph lands."

Richard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his "wild lands." He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of "industry, perseverance, economy and stability."

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Julia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in "economy, industry, good spirits and good habits." Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the "Randolph lands" and will stop in Norfolk.

[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. "to death."

Wishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.

Religious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.

Religious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.

Letter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.

Letter of condolence.

Gives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.

J. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.