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Mrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. Conveys "great gratitude" to Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship for their kindness.

Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a "sickness that has taken place much later than usual." Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, "Judge C. & Miss Martha and the boys" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has "gotten thro' her teething." Mentions the death of Hughella Page.

Lucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a "turnpike" from her "mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate" made by Old Nat that has "spoilt the green." Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.

Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce ("my old relation") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used "bona fide paint, not whitewash." Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.

Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his " property in town without difficulty", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes "there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. " "Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he "could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year." The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.

Apparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.

Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.

Writes of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.

Betsy Kennon "our beloved & lovely friend" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being "tolerably well." The servants have recovered from their sickness.