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Scope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a "nominal christian" and has fallen in love with the "christian character"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the "lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.

Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to "be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the "best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you"; admonishes him to not "be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.

Congratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.

Scope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to "aunt" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.

Scope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about "the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season"; informs him that "The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please."

Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.

Summons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.

Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas "is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this," but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.

Has spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.

Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.