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Asks that Aunt Patsy (enslaved person) wrap up his and John's overcoats and send them to Norfolk. Send bundle to Peter Mayo. Uncle Judge (Abel P. Upshur's) health isnt' good.

Mislaid his letter. Account for printing and selling George Balcombe. Received with more favor than any other novel published that season except for Simms's.

Cherishes no enmity toward J[ohn] Randolph. Knew him 33 years. Was eccentric and sometimes that is hard to distinquish from derangement. Believed him occasionally suffering derangement. More manifest in his affair with Bolling Robertson in 1816 and discussions in House of Representatives with Mr. Sheffey. At time of Decatur's death, he evidenced unequivocal evidence of derangement. Believes others, Colonel C.F. Mercer, L.W. Tazewell, could better testify toward his derangement. House not organized yet. Thinks sub-treasury bill will pass. Mentions events at Harrisburg (Whig Convention).

Encloses check for brother's share of proceed of 5 shares of U.S. Bank stock which reverted to father's estate on account of failure of appointment to John Page who refused to accept the same to prove mother's will. Proceeds were $570. Leaves here on Wednesday. Lawyers argue from 4-15 days and are a nuisance.

If brother goes to St. George [Randolph] he will not come this way – wishes St. George would try the Sulphur water though he fears nothing will help him – family gone to Martinsburg to hear Mr. Harrison preach – Anne's little two-year old daughter is only other white person on place – has confidence in McCandless and him and authorizes him as self's agent.

Authorized Cardwell to sell Bushy Forest for $30,000 if Bryan and St. George [Tucker Coalter] would agree. And ratify sale if London will put aside. Self, Cardwell and Leigh thought it a full price. Asks now for their consent Goes to Lewisburg on Tuesday.

Has an offer for Cawsons, if it descends to him, and wishes agreement of Bryan and St. George [Coallter?] to sell it. Self and wife think of being with them on the 22nd.

Asks to have his father's press with handles in which his father kept his valuable papers. The books which none of us desire should be boxed up and sent to Richmond where they can be disposed of better than in Williamsburg. Rev. Mr. Clarke wants to buy fifty or sixty acres oppposite Roanoke and across the river. Bryan agrees and consents for St. George. Letter bears a list of books and also items desired by Evelina Tucker.

Acknowledges letter. Can do nothing about it right now as on eve of departure to try case in Powhatan. Wants to do what he can for a proposal to aid William and Mary.

Needs suggestion from Tucker on how to proceed. Not happy with nomination outcome. Whiggery versus roguery. General Scott has been here and bears his defeat well but is manifestly disappointed.