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Am enclosing a copy of a little publication of mine written for the purpose of awakening the sympathy in behalf of a fatherless family of the late Charles B. Brown.

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Put your watering pot on the packet. We were tortured by what happened in the family of Mr. Myers. The papers will carry the correct story.

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Papa has gone over the mountains on some business and I have not seen him since my arrival . He told Mr. Randolph he could not send me back to Mr. Rice's school. I am sure he can have no objection to my living with you and Mr. Randolph. I will let you know his intention as soon as he returns.

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Has accepted judgeship with many doubts, great reluctance and some hopes. Financial transaction. Plans for our establishment, land, slaves, etc.

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Advised John Coalter in Richmond to accept appointment to bench of Court of Appeals. Coalter concerned over St. George's apprehensions. Self feels business of court must be reduced within its proper bounds; narrowed to cases brought up from term to term, judges not occupied for four months residence in Richmond not necessary, labor no greater than that of circuit courts.

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From Richmond rode to Staunton through southern part of Culpepper, crossed at Thornton Gap and fell into the Staunton Winchester Road beyond Woodstock. Crossed the fort or ? Massanutten mountain and found the country very beautiful. Watered by the South River and wider than he thought and very fertile. Urges Coalter not to accept appointment (as judge of Court of Appeals) although he thinks Coalter will do. Popularity never lasts and executive appointments uncertain.

Scope and Contents Recommend you do not go to France. Existing clouds of the good faith of the French government towards ours. I have not a friend or acquaintance in France. Difficulty of supplying you with money while you're there. But Secretary of State will write to Mr. Purviance ?, London and he will aid you in getting to France. Enclosing a letter Mr. Cabell wrote to Mr. Rennolds in London regarding you, and a bill of exchange for £250 which I purchased from Theodorick Armistead. Should you cross the...

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Apologize for intruding myself upon you. Enclosed letter from Mr. Cabell will explain. Have availed myself of frienship between yourself and Mr. Cabell. Trouble you to receive the amount of the enclosed bill, drawn by Misters Armistead and Kelly and endorsed by Armistead on John and James Dunlop for Mr. Campbell's use. Embarrassment which present unexampled state of Europe occasions to those who are occasionally in England and on the continent.

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Bond of indemnity of any claims against James Innes' estate.

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I will do the best I can with Mr. Wilson. Am still trying to get your bank shares.

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Thank you for your goodness. Have been devoting myself to literature. I plan to practice in the upper country. Our solitude has been enlivened by the arrival of Mrs. Carter and her family.

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Appreciate your letter. Fanny and Saint both unwell. Received the portable library. Lodging problems. Would like to own property here. Several prospects.

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The $400 will be placed to your credit.

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Encloses passport for Mr. Henderson. Knows he is enjoying his retirement (from Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals). When a man has won a distinguished place among fellow citizens, he needs only to choose a judicious moment to retire and enjoy it.

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Fanny's ill health almost impells me to go home immediately to take her to Warm Springs. Mrs. Sam Greenhow occupies one of the sweetest tenements in Richmond so preferred lodging with brother Robert Greenhow. I am sending the bundle of Mr. Saunders by a man from Augusta. Also a few oranges for my poor wife.

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I find $138 per share to be the price of stock of the Virginia Bank. I am sure you could get this if you wish to sell yours.

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Have not heard from you in long time. Letter of credit since failure of Bell House is necessary for me to remain in Europe. You will get this through the politeness of Commodore Barran. Please answer as soon as possible as each day of delay keeps me a day longer in London than I wish.

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Sending joyful news. Am moving to Mrs. Nelson's. Have a room adjoining Judge Brooke. Enclosing Fan's letter.

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Wife insists he write. Visited by her old friend, Miss Tate, now Mrs. Ervin and her husband, the person. Mr. Ervin is Presbyterian missionary on tour into Carolina and western states. James Gamble says Theophilus' uncle ? has left him in a school where he can learn nothing. Will keep him and send him to school with Mr. Rice. "Undated but written before letter of 1811 July 1."

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Our sister is still at Bath. The supplies arrived. Our nephew Richard was married May 16 to his cousin. Other family news.

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Enclose letter from Fanny. Urges her to go to Warm Spring for her health. Unable to return home without dissolving court. Can't visit Tucker. Uncle Nelson exchanged circuit with Semple. Allen appointed to Coalter's place.

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John Coalter wrote he accepted office though they advised against it. Hopes he will make up in good fortune what he lacks in prudence. He may succeed. Polly and Beverley Tucker will be in Staunton. Begs father not to stay in fall climate in Williamsburg. Doctor Miller ill. Likes him very much. Family well.

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My wife returned unbenefitted from McDowell's Spring. Leaves tomorrow for Warm Springs. Arrangements for adjourning court. Thanks for camomile flowers.

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Have been trying to get the price of stock at the Banks of Washington. I can now purchase 50 shares in the Alexandria Bank. The Farmers Bank is most successful.

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I received the bill. All my children have whooping cough. Other family matters.