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Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.

Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.

Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.

Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.

Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.

August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.

Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux: Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.

Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers. The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.

Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.

Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins. Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.