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Apologizes for not having written; had planned to write him a long letter relaying lots of news, but Richard wrote first; asks him to look at a letter from a friend of his [not present]; can consult with his father about t if he needs to; wrote to Matthew; wants to hear from him [JM] as soon as possible. 1p. ALS

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He and Major Richardson both have their own rooms; Major Richardson getting tired of being alone, so he will will eat dinner with them; prefers the dinner at Smith's to the dinner at Moore's; has slept well lately and is feeling much better; asks how "the Bilious Cake" should be taken to revive the appetite. 2pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 1p.

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Asks when they can expect her in Rodney Street; her Canton crape; the Gotts had no cake, but Aunt Bold did; news of friends; had Mr. Bailey dine with them since yesterday was "the anniversary of our marriage and the 25th"; the Queens health; Mrs. Rutson might come to sray in Liverpool; arrangements that could be made for that; her pigs; news of friends. 4pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.

Received his letter but had hoped he would see him soon and be able to talk about its contents; does not feel very qualified to instruct him on farming ; it will be fine if he wants to live with him; asks to be remembered of their relatives. 2pp. ALS

Hoped that they would see each other soon, but that does not seem to be the case from his [JSM] letter; instructs him to become closely involved with the farm work, or he will never be good at it; does not usually get involved in matchmaking; his cousin does not want to become romantically involved with James; gives an account on what he considers a worthy woman; all send regards; says he might come doen to see James. 3pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.

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Was waiting to hear how things went with Reuben; was told that he had gone to make arrangements, so expects to hear from him soon; received a letter from Mr. Maury; received a letter from William Maury, who expressed his desire to return to America in the fall; he and Richard Maury send regards. 1p. ALS

Was too busy to reply to his letter from last month; lots of people have left Richmond for health or personal reasons; he does not miss the company of the men, as they would be competition; he does miss the ladies, however; news of friends; insists that James come to visit him. 2pp. ALS

Has expeted to receive letters from her, but has not; bought a dress for her to wear to the Wellington Rooms; sent it by a Mr. Tucker; Mrs. Roger arrived the previous week and is staying at the same place he is; his young lady friends is ill with consumption; met Miss Rutgers, a friend of George Pollard; attended a wedding; leaves for Boston tomorrow; sends regards. 3pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 1p

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The business prospects are very good, so his father need not worry; the cold weather; the streets are icy and all the carriages are on runners; his dining habits; his group of friends in Boston; his dancing has improved; news of his mother; acquaintances; news of friends; wishes to hear from her and Ann more oftern; Miss Dexter's will; Mr. Parkman often mentions her; (11 January) wants her to tell Maury & L[atham] that business is good. 4pp. ALS

Was pleased with his last letter; feels that James is learning a lot about farming and that he will be successful; his nephew Peter asked him for money to hekp fund his trip back to Ohio; almost decided to tell James to give him some money, but thought the better of it; sends regards to Mr. Eggleston. 1p. ALS