Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.

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Charlotte as "a legal witness"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's "crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter "full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.

Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; "grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow & many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS

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Mrs. Ritchie's good health; "anti-Union" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the "brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.

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Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining "the honour of Governor"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.

Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.

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Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; "going to see the Fire King"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.

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Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; "personal interview with Admiral Reeside"; evening at the National Hall-"no longer Theatre"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS

Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.

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Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine "quite dangerous for married ladies"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.

Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is "Perhaps too strong."

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Arrival of a check; billiards as a new "passion" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.

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request for "Orne Bails" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.

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Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; "walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.

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Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly "hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; "beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.

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Mr. Murdaugh as "the Pastor of the Lower Church"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.

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"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's "baby Ball--to the children"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.

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Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent "in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean" 4 pp. AL.

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Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's "baby ball"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella "a body of Bombadine"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.

Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.

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Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; "Mr. McKims failure". 4 pp. ALS.

Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS

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"Beautiful and tranquil" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.

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Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; "impatience to get off to the Springs"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.

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Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; "lessons in the culinary art"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.