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June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland "thrown higher than a pine by reformers". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.

Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.

Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.

$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.

Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. & Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.

Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow. Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you. Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.

Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.

Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.

Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March. Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.

Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.