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Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find " a water or hydraulic" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS

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Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; "panic about the scarlet fever"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.

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Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; "a perfect passion for a real diamond ring"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.

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Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby & Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a "Holy Ghost" plant. 4 pp. ALS.

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George Ritchie's desire to obtain "an exact statement of his finances"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting "Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's "grand Nephew Lietenant Lee" as a "great acquisition to our family"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.

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"Thick solid shoes" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; "Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'". 4 pp. ALS

Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.

Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.

Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.

Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas & John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of "the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.

Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.

Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.

Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.

Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.

Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.

Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL

Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.

Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.

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Plans to see Margaret; Jennie "being bent of deeds of good intent"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living "till warm weather"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.

Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.

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"Cause of anger...against vile yankees"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: "makee haste abd drub the Yankees".

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Belle Harrison's decision "to let no one open the mail again but herself"; "stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.

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Belle and Jeannie "revising the Signals"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected "seventeen thousand bushel wheat"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.

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Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; "Box of French and German wines"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.