Re: disappointed in NWBB's not writing; Lucy, Margaret T[omlin], and Bal[sora] [Barnes] are at Fitzhugh's; have tried to fatten up Judy - Margaret has fattened considerably here; shirts are finished; everyone has been well except Aunt Short; love from Mama and the girls to NWBB and George.

Re: family's four week stay at the Wilderness and the one week visit of Major Jones and family; improvement of Mothers' health; some gentlemen of Fredericksburg serenaded this town last night.

Re: arrived at Frederick after a fatiguing journey; Lucy, Nancy, and LHO have been sick with ague and fever; LHO is taking children of deceased aunt to live with her ; the children are young and need counsil [sic] and advise.

Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Frederick, [Virginia], to Newm[an] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: LB's health.

Re: the girls have gone off to spend the day with Mr. and Miss Bassett amusing themselves with toys; should be very much pleased to be agreeably surprised with NWBB's company; had a letter from Lucy saying all are in good health.

Re: behavior on Sunday has been the subject of the neighbor's discussion since NWBB's departure; has been said that JHT is ill-mannered and rude.

Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin, Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: family news.

Re: asks why he has not written his brother; received a letter from Lucy, mentions NWBB's debt, FCB will pay at any time; Mr. George has commenced his school.

Also includes a note by L[ucy?] H.[?] Barnes, [Falmouth], [Virginia], to [Newman] W[illiamson] B. Barnes, Richmond, Virginia Fragment.

Re: BEB is taking a course in grammar and is pleased with studies - geography, history, chemistry, rhetoric, composition; Cousin Williamson's wedding to Lucy.

Re: JHT is returning book, please send another; relates gossipy items in a religious text.

Re: laments that Mama chose FCB for the topic of her last letter; family news items; wedding at Elwood.

Re: BB's writing capabilities and responsibilities.

Also includes a letter by Frances [C.] [Barnes], Union Academy, [Virginia], to [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes], [Richmond], [Virginia]. Re: arrival of daughter in family. Also includes incomplete letter.

Re: family news; Betty is a bright student of Wilson's; we should help make the remainder of our parents' years happy and contented; NWBB's interest in a woman - marriage? - don't keep it a secret.

Re: reveals feelings toward women and expresses his dislike for women to have a freedom of expression.

Re: repair of goods and purchase of goods; an invitation to visit Sunday next.

Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent.

Re: purchase of goods requested and money sent; looking forward to NWBB's visit.

Re: will give ten dollars to repair the shop; purchase of goods requested.

Re: arrived in Richmond, NWBB not married yet; other news of activities since being in Virginia

Re: received NWBB's letter; waiting for NWBB's visit; request for shoes.

Re: have been slighted by NWBB not spending any time with us this fall; the fever has been raging in Fredericksburg but not so badly here; travel plans.

Also includes a letter by Lucy Barnes, Falmouth, [Virginia], to New[man] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover Town, Virginia. Re: have not been in a humor to write; everyone is in good health; anxious to see NWBB.

Re: Sarah P. [Oliver] was taken by a fatal chill - instructions on the building of the coffin.

Re: the loss of LHO's daughter, Sarah, and LHO's deep sense of grief.

Re: MWT's religious convictions and health.

Also includes a note by J[udy] H. Tomlin, Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: thanks NWBB for what he sent.

Re: news of the ball; when is NWBB coming over?; please bring goods from Richmond and the 3rd volume of the French Revolution.

Re: arrangements for next Sunday.

Also includes a letter by M[ary] W. Braxton, Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia].

Re: have inclination to write to NWBB as frequently as ever; family news, please send several items.

Re: please tell MWT the whereabouts of the Theatre in Richmond; why hasn't NWBB written to some of us; all of us are very well.

Re: health of family and neighborhood; newsy items about family.

Re: newsy items about the activities of friends and relatives including the Pages, Jones, Coalters, Peytons, Brookes,...; mentions good water and pure water in [Falmouth].

Re: fabrics sent and items made from fabrics; please send more flannel, silk, and shoes.

Re: health news; activities of family members and neighbors.

Re: MWT states her affection toward Willy and how MWT desires his presence.

Re: NWBB's visit to Falmouth.

Also includes a letter by L[ucy?] H. [?] Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia, to [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: NWBB's forthcoming visit; LHB places an order for 3 books.

Re: Thanks NWBB for the books, ring, and calico - values the ring most highly; request for additional goods from Richmond.

Re: Lucy [Tomlin's] health; JHT's effort to make reconciliation with NWBB.

Re: cousin Lucy's health; forget and forgive for the slight NWBB received on his last visit here.

Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. Tomlin, Retreat, [Virginia], to [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, Virginia. Re: NWBB's next visit will be a welcomed one.

Re: Lucy's improved health; another comment on the argument that occurred that "memorable day - more was construed than was intended.

Re: sister Lucy's health; NWBB's next visit; orders items from Richmond - fabric, paste-boards, comb, etc.

Re: family news - Lucy's health, NWBB's next visit, etc.

Re: Lucy's health; [John] [Tayloe] Lomax has been appointed a professor in the University at Charlottesville; [flood] waters have devastated bridges and other things here; orders fabric from Richmond

Re: family news - everyone has been sick.

Re: explanation of Vawles' absence when NWBB visited; will make arrangements to pay back money owed.

Re: news of family and activities in the town.

Re: health of family members, declares love for George; send news of MWTB's children.

Re: BB is anxious to get down; shall send Peg a bedstead; news of family activities; had hoped the chimney would be done before BB got home and had wanted to paint the dining room; Willy's visit.

Re: have not written because of sore eyes

Re: why has MWTB not written; future visit; business at hand is keeping RWT busy; type of "gal" that is for RWT.

Re: health and weather; CB is looking forward to getting home from trip.

Re: birth of MWTB's son and inquires of MWTB's health since; family news,; illness of servants and death of one child.

Re: health of family members; death of Benedict Crump - thrown from a horse; we're in need of rain and in the midst of a terrible drought.

Re: sorry to hear MWTB's been sick; MWB's happiness depends a great deal on that of her sisters and brothers; it has not been pleasant since the girls left home; health of family members.

Re: Willy's illness and health news of other family members.

Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's health; MWB understands that MWTB is coming to Falmouth to see Dr. Buck about her spine; insists that MWTB stay with MWB.

Also includes a letter by Bal[sora] [Barnes], Chericoke, [Virginia], to M[argaret] [W.] [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford Co[unty], [Virginia]. Re: family news.

Re: message to Willy; interested in MWTB's health; love matters [affairs] - RWT has asked two or three demoiselles to be Mrs. Tomlin but all have declined; will see MWTB on the eve of the 13th.

Re: RWF's opinions of physicians of the day - compares RWT's profession with that of the physician; gives news of a lass' marriage.

Re: Cousin St. [George] [Tucker] [Coalter]'s health and Nancy's; family news.

Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. [Tomlin] Coalter, Chericoke, [Virginia], to Balsora Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia Re: Mr. C[oalter]'s health; instructions on what to do at the house.

Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p., to [?].

Re: sending the horse over for NWBB to please take care of; would like to visit but health is poor.

Re: health of all; domestic responsibilities - made pickles, catsup, etc; the drought is gone; describes MWB's dear little baby; family affairs.

Re: "Peg's" education; family matters.

Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, n.p., to "Peg" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: advice on going to school.

Re: LO's looking forward to a visit from MWTB and the children.

Re: health of family members; news of the wedding of MWB's daughter, [Lucy?] Braxton, to Dr. [Charles] Cocke - with details of dresses, food, etc.

Re: events of MWB's trip to Vaucluse [?]; family news concerning health; well-being and death of members.

Re: Lucy and Charles Cocke had a baby boy who died in its birth, thankful for Lucy's survival, she is slowly recovering; new s about crops and animals; general family news.

Re: news of family members; Harry has bachelor, quarters and desires a wife; RWT is living within seven miles of Natural Bridge -Mountainous district is prettier than Tidewater; RWT is having a celibacy existence.

Re: celebration of the Queen of May day.

Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes], [Falmouth], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield, [Jeffersonton P. O.], [Culpeper County], [Virginia]. Re: additional details about the celebration of the Queen of May day.

Re: why hasn't MWTB written; MWB wants to know news of health of MWTB and NWBB; tells of Aunt Lucy's and MWB's colds; Aunt Fanny and sister's visit to Fredericksburg to hear Doctor Plu[?] and Doctor Alexander preach.

Re: MWTB's health and possible remedies for a cure.

Re: winter's effect on people; RWT's attitude toward romance.

Re: news of events in Falmouth; reminds NWBB to come and get her at Christmas.

Re: MWB's anniversary and Armistead's 16th birthday; accounts of Armistead's visit home; family news including Lucy's health and Robert's forthcoming marriage.

Re: all are well except Grandma; General Harrison passed through Fredericksburg; hope MWB will profit by your good advice; Aunt Bal[sora] will teach the boys this spring and summer.

Re: family news; Robert's marriage; MWB fell down the potato hole and bruised herself; health of family members.

Re: sister Margaret's health and RWT's work with a survey of the New River.

Re: MWB is worried about MWTB's going home safely; Papa's health and George and Bevy's health; sent MWTB's shoes by Dennis.

Re: death of Mr. Brooke; sends messages to family members.

Re: MWTB's improvement in health; RWT's work load is great since RWT is the only one left in the Engineer Corps, the salary is greatly earned, have had no servant this year, have endured many hardships, RWT is resigning at the end of the year.

Re: events surrounding the death of Charles Braxton; MWB is concerned about MWTB's poor health; Mrs. Henry Webb had a bad fall; Lucy is in a family way again; Robert sent the accounts to Mr. Green; Aunt Short's death.

Re: glad to know MWTB's baby is in good health; have had a great deal of company all winter; health news of family members.

Re: MWTB's next visit to Falmouth and what to bring.

Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], Falmouth, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper County, [Virginia]. Re: MWTB's next visit.

Re: have heard news of MWTB's new baby and MWTB's good health; health news of family.

Re: inquires about Papa's mouth and Walker's face; news of activities in Falmouth.

Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M. [Barnes], Falmouth, [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield, Culpepper County, Virginia Re: Baby Walker and winter vegetables.

Re: Whig meetings with detailed commentary.

Re: news of the Christmas season.

Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes], [?], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Virginia Re: Christmas and family news.

Re: obligations to study at school; health of friends and family; wishes that Bev and George could go to some good school.

Re: weather; health of family; activities of family.

Re: health of family members and servants; weather; sewing projects; activities of family members.

Re: health of family members; general family news.

Re: disagreement between William Braxton and Dr. Perkins and subsequent entanglements; news and health of family members; regrets MWTB's recent death of a child.

Re: news of activities since school broke.

Re: have had a "neurologic [?] affection of one side of my face and head" - has affected sight; health of family members; size of children in family; weather conditions.

Also includes letters by M[argaret] W. Barnes, Falmouth, [Virginia], to "Mama" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes] and "Papa" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].

Re: trip to Richmond and shopping expedition; death of Mrs. Dick Smith; delight in visiting them all; brief family news.

Re: Aunt Lucy has gone to Chatham; Aunt Fanny and Bal had been sick; MWB has a dreadful cold; Cousin Nancy and Olivia are going to Chericoke; Bev and Walker send their love; how is George?; MWB supposes that Tomlin and Bev have to do their work.

Re: MWB is not at Chericoke but is staying with Aunt Judy here [Presley]; glad to know that George has entirely recovered; MWB likes staying here [Presley] inst ead of Chericoke because there isn't so much fuss and foolishness here [Presley] about dressing and having dinner parties - both of which MWB detests; having a quiet time with Uncle Robert and Aunt Judy; social occasions and visits by relatives; Aunt Judy is an "all powerful woman "; Tomlin's badness has not been mentioned to MWB; Uncle Robert and Harrison wish they could see you, but MWB does not believe a word of it.

Re: wonders why BDB has not heard from MWTB or sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] since BDB left; weather here is either snowy or rainy; general news of family and their health; death of Mr. Brook.

Re: traveling plans; death of Mr. Brooke; sunny weather; other family news.

Re: land purchase; family health news.

Re: the winter has been filled with much sickness and death; / affectionate comments on household slave, Louisa, catching on fire and dying 2 days later; Judy is making a trip to Gloucester; Walker's health has not been good this winter; Fanny looks remarkably well; heard there was a chance that MWTB might move near Falmouth - is it true?; who has written to whom; Dr. Braxton has had much to weigh him down - which has always affected his health; love to MWTB, Willy, and the boys.

Re: glad TB's in school; behave and learn your lessons; the family misses you.

Re: apologetic towards JHTC and MWTB's lack of corresponding; rejoice in MWTB's being at Pinewood; JHTC's boys have left for the University; events of Christmas day; JHTC's given up all hopes of getting the place you heard of; love to Peggy, Willy, the boys, and the girls in Falmouth; St. sends his love to all.

Re: scolds GBB for the lack of information in GBB's letter; Tomlin's starting school; messages to Mama and Papa; MWB sends love to the servants; requests George to get people to write to MWB.

Re: JWT fulfills a promise to send a composition or two - one about whether a republican government can exist and the other whether the circumstances of the Romans justified them in [?] their first dictator; JWT looks for money requested every day.

Also includes a letter, n.d., by W. Tomlin, n.p., to John W. Tomlin, [William Mary College], [Williamsburg], [Virginia]. Re: received your composition which am well pleased with; irate discussion of JW's responsibility as a son to WT including JWT's extravagance with money, JWT 's education, etc. Cy.

Re: glad to hear of George's improving [health]; "it seems to be rather hard for you all to understand me [BDB].. ." - BDB has received only kindness and affection from Uncle H[arrison?] -"as for the others with the exception of Armistead Braxton it has always been exactly the reverse.. ." ; news of people staying at the Richmond House Mrs. Gordon talked of you and Papa incessantly; monetary value of Mrs. Gilsom's[?] farm compared to the value per acre of Pinewood.

Re: MWB apologizes for long silence; Balsora is here [Chericoke] but is sick now; family news; MWB is behind in domestic chores; MWB's feelings toward children and anxiety caused by them; MWB's loneliness.

Re: MWB was annoyed by the short letter; describes a temperance spring and surrounding countryside; implies the family should visit Mama more.

Re: arrangements to have MWB's shawl sent back to MWB.

Re: thanks for BB's last letter; Mary's [?] wedding is next week - entertainment for the, wedding; the fair and all its animals; studying is important to VBC.

Re: beautiful spring-like weather; Mr. Webb has remarried and has brought home the new wife - events upon their arrival; general family information.

Re: BDB is disappointed that MWTB has only written BDB one letter; news items about sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] and Walker and a recent attendance of a church service; love to all at home and in Falmouth - servants and all.

Re: BDB is sending goods to NWBB via railroad; if George is better he should come down for he could get "an excellent situation"; the cholera is playing "mischief" here [Richmond].

Re: BDB hopes George will regain his health and strength; complains about BDB's tremendous appetite; sorry to hear of Walker's poor health; Mr. Braxton's barns with a whole crop of wheat burned and Braxton had no insurance; Betsy Braxton is being courted by Mr. Gatt[?] the Am. sculptor; BDB wants to see entire family and invites family down - assures family that the cholera is "nearly all gone".

Re: explanation for BDB's having not written sooner and why has the family not written to BDB?; after writing Uncle H[arrison?] please write and let BDB know what MWTB wrote for BDB doesn't want things to be kept a secret from him.

Re: Armistead Braxton and Henrietta are to be married - details about marriage attendants and proposed activities; marriage of Powhatan Moncure and Dora Ashby - BDB wants news to be confirmed; the penitentiary burned down 7 Dec. 1854 .

Re: BDB is sending goods to his MWTB via train; relates amusing incident pertaining to the song "Hug Eye"; reports yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk and Portsmouth.

Re: long description of weather conditions in Chericoke and the resulting circumstances; MWB expresses feelings of unhappiness for those she loves who have suffered; limited work being done on plantation; sleighing activities; fire in Ingleside kitchen and servants lost nearly all their belongings, but it seems that all are well; family health and news items.

Re: BDB has sent items to MWTB that were requested in yesterday's letter via Stephen; BDB lists most items sent and requests acknowledgment of receipt from Aunt Fanny.

Re: departure of the girls from the house, their expected activities, and MWB's loneliness; proposed activities of MWB during the summer; reports illness of two people; requests news of MWTB's family.

Re: Peggy's visit and her subsequent stranded situation on the other side of the river because of the ice; health news of several family members; the boat was destroyed and a new one was built; the progress of the garden; activities of family members.

Re: BDB's severe illness and recovery; Walker's serious illness; Aunt Lucy's improving health; the birth of a daughter to Uncle Rob[er]t named Edenonia Fitzhugh [?] Tomlin; tell Sister [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes] that John Lawson is courting Bunny Braxton again.

Re: birth of a daughter to Henrietta and circumstances thereafter; schedule of forth coming events including trips, Judy's birthday party, and winter projects; serious condition of Judy at Retreat, [Virginia] and of her expected death.

Re: burdensome task of housekeeping and that work is done more out of duty than pleasure "as the members of the family drop off" ; notes how changes have occurred over the last five years; trip to see Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness, husband, and their fine living standards; message to Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy [H.] [Tomlin] Coulter's health has improved; events upon home coming.

Re: feel most kindly for George in all his sufferings; will see MWTB tomorrow.

Re: MWB understands that Peggy is to make a "profession of Religion" soon; hopes to spend several weeks with MWTB; mentions weather conditions; reports in length the illness of several family members; visits of friends and family; inquires about Fanny and Betty.

Re: expresses sorrow to "Margaret" [MWTB] and "Peggy" [MWB] in their loss of [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes]; MWB's forth-coming visit to see MWTB and "Peggy"[MWB]; sends love and prayers and sympathy.

Also includes a letter by Aunt L[?], Balt[imore], [Maryland], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p.

Re: William Braxton has given up the estate for MWB to manage; with no one to manage MWTB's place MWTB should rent out and hire out the servants; news of family and friends.

Re: expresses sorrow to MWTB in the loss of a son, George, and glory in his heavenly home with the blessed savior; gives religious support in MWB's sympathy.

Re: expresses sympathy in MWTB's loss of a son; Betty's confinement and the circumstances concerning the baby; understands from home that all are healthy but Virginia; Fanny Bland is to be married in the fall; activities in [Baltimore] - church too far away to attend; general family news.

Also includes a letter written on the envelope by [?], to "Ma".

Re: letter is written by Nannie for Harrison [Barnes], [MWTB's brother], because, HB has a lack of time to spare; HB knows of a position in Richmond that would be wonderful for Tomlin and encourages MWTB to use her influence to get Tomlin to apply: NO expresses her sympathy for MWTB's afflictions ; [the Springs] have been deserted - only about 100 people on the grounds; thinks the position for Tomlin in Richmond is as an assistant with the Postmaster.

Re: circumstances are such that MWB cannot visit MWTB at this time because Betty is not doing well, but the baby is fine - Betty needs help so as to not become ill; Fanny is to be married this fall and must have assistance in the preparations of the wedding.

Re: Mr. Dallam is ill and has been in bed for more than 3 weeks; have no idea when leaving will be possible; health of Betty and baby and Mrs. Dallam ; Fanny is to be married 11 Nov. and Fanny Coulter is to be married 10 Nov. [to a Mr. Brown].

Re: FBCB thinks of MWB often and would like to be of some service; MWB has seen so much trouble; religious information and instruction; FBCB has a good husband; Mama's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coalter], health is not good.

Re: health of Aunt Judy; family activities; summer garden -strawberries and potatoes.

Re: RTB has not gotten a position and sees no chances; please send pants and other summer clothing; RTB inquires about "the poor old place" and what Mr. Moncure has done with it: instructions to sod the graves.

Also includes a letter by Peggy [Tomlin?], Stanly, [Virginia], to "Peggy" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: don't worry about Walker for he's fine; information about the family and everyone's health and activities.

Re: a continuation of the pants as mentioned in 20 May 1859 letter; pleased the graves have been sodded; has "the place" been sold yet?; please write to RTB.

Re: please write to RIB; suffering with the heat and would like another coat; wants to know how family is and how the "black people are"; hope " they have not sold my dear old home yet"; mentions grave sodding and "how much I have thought of them".

Re: particulars of mother's, [Judy] [H.] [Tomlin] [Coulter], last illness and her eventual death.

Re: glad to know your health and spirits are improving; reminiscences of younger days and activities; looking forward to your visit and bring cousin Bal[sora] [Barnes]; questions about health of family members.

Re: anxious to see family and to know what Walker is doing; worn out, cannot eat, and is as ragged as a buzzard; needs warm pants and new shirts; some of you please write; allowed no exercise except drilling - "Oh that it may now be over is my prayer "; sends love to everyone black and white.

Re: activities during war period; information about Elega Willcox[?], her husband's running away to avoid the war, and circumstances surrounding the situation.

Re: two things FBCB forgot to tell MWB yesterday so is writing again; Peronneau was quite sick; instructions for task to be done by MWB; news of friends and relatives.

Re: financial concerns

Re: continuation of financial concerns; status on goods and vegetables; shoes may be sent by mail.

Also includes a letter by M[argaret] [W.] Barnes, n.p., to [postman?], n.p. Re: mailing of package to [Frances] [Bland] [Coalter] [Brown].

Re: arrangements for future visit.

Re: illness of Johnie [?] and Caroline and current departure plans.

Re: instructions on daily living; write to Cousin Nannie for she is sick.

Re: confinement because of illness and lack of ability to do things for self, instructions on daily living; take care of WB's sister, Lizzy.

Re: written over a period of five days telling of WBB's daily activities at Aunt Fanny's and at school; Thompson's birthday.

Re: Aunt Fanny and Mammy Jane's health; hymn next Sunday; new books.

Also includes a letter by F[rances] B[land] [Coalter] Brown, n.p., to "Peggy" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: FBCB's return home from N.Y. [?] via sleeping car; Miss Jane's great care of the boys during absence; FBCB's much improved health situation.

Re: sorry to hear WBB had been sick; will send money for hymn book; do what Aunt Peggy and Aunt Fannie tell WBB; write and tell how Thompson is; take care of Aunt Peggy for she is always sick.

Re: visit of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Grinnon and arrival of Cousin Loucy Brent; Aunt Fanny gave Thompson and WBB holiday during everyone's visit; illness and departure of a dining room servant; sends love to Uncle Tomlin, Aunt Marcella[?], and Uncle Walker.

Re: religious directions to WBB.

Re: disapproval of the partitioning of Bremo and desire to have the personal property appraised by an expert.

Re: departure of guests; birth of a daughter to Mrs. B[raxton]; getting Armistead ready for school up in Caroline; Walker's illness; love to family members.

Also includes a note by Lucy [?], Chericoke, [Virginia], to [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Jeffersonton, Culpepper County, [Virginia]. Re: "Cousin Lucy" sends love to all and particularly to Peg.

Re: a scolding from BB about Beverly's not taking proper care of his health.

Re: pantaloons are finished; please write; how is GB's Mama's health?

Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes], n.p., to "Peg" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p. Re: why has MWB not written?; questions about fowls and Peg's studies; love to MWB's Mama, Papa, and brother.

Re: MWB's trip home; George's arrival.

Re: Lucy's illness; arrangements for BB's trip home; hopelessness of Jack Bryan's illness and surrounding circumstances; general family news.

Re: wedding and plans concerning travel and visit.

Re: soreness in BB's hands and difficulties encountered.

Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p., to George [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why has GB forgotten BB?; declaration of love for George.

Also includes a note by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p., to Bev[erly] [Barnes],Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: why has BB not written?

Also includes a note by Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p., to Tom[lin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: you are a fine boy.

Re: exchange of presents; BB hopes that the boys can stay for the winter for BB was beginning to teach them to write.

Also includes a letter by Lucy H. Barnes, n.p., to "Willy" [Newman] [Williamson] [B.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: Willy's children and their education; health of family members.

Also includes a letter by F[rances] C. B[arnes], n.p., to Lucy [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: sewing and quinces.

Re: St. George's serious illness; will send clothes for the boys; can't see at all.

Re: Peggy's attending school near BB, Peggy's failure to arrive yet, and the value of an education for Peggy; sen d the boys to BB and BB will prepare them for a large school; Lucy's wedding; illness of St. George.

Also includes a letter by L[ucy] M: H. B[arnes], n.p., to Margaret W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield, Culpeper [County], [Virginia]. Re: family affairs.

Re: Willy's illness; clothes for the boys.

Also includes a letter by [Balsora] [Barnes], n.p., to Lucy [Barnes?], n.p. Re: the house is not done.

Re: Beverly [Barnes] - ". . .all old maids can lecture on the instruction of children to a painful extent t o married ladies, Beverly still proves a dutiful teachable child.. ."; information about the activities of all family members.

Re: BB's love for people and how feelings often "discompose" you; Margaret [Tomlin's?] feelings on how NWBB should come up here and not gander off with Miss S[?] to New York; cousin Coulter has lost her bridge and others are down in the area; James. N. is a devoted admirer of Fanny's.

Re: have you and George any work for BB; Cousin Lucy's health is improving; pray often for NWBB's happiness and have loved NWBB more than any being on earth with the exception of two; NWBB's future conduct toward Margaret [Tomlin?] and interpretive statement of Margaret's feeling toward NWBB.

Re: requests items to be purchased for BB, Judy, Lucy, Aunt Amy; "Margaret [Tomlin?] sends her love to George and yourself.

Re: BB has not sent shirts because of illness; news of Margaret [Tomlin?] and her journeys; BB requests items to be purchased.

Also includes a letter by Margaret W. Tomlin, Chericoke, [Virginia], to "Willy" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: requests items to be purchased.

Re: "stips"? sent for Peg, Lucy, you two and the boys; write to us.

Also includes a note by [Lucy?] [?], n.p., to Margaret [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia].

Re: pantaloons and clothing; horse that was left; Mama wants to visit Greenfield in July & Mama's health; the garden; please write, we have been mortified at your silence.

Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes], Falmouth, [Virginia], to "My dear M" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], Culpeper C[oun]ty, Virginia Re: BB sends MWTB tea towels with [Bret's?] pantaloons coat; hope MWTB's health is improved; love to the "dear little children" and to Willy.

Re: "Margaret has a new beau but I do not think you need to dread him as a rival"; the Ball in Richmond; has NWBB heard from home?

Re: NWBB should take better care of his health; religious remarks; health news of family members; Bet is too busy to write.

Re: LMB is glad MWB is attending to MWB's books and being a good child obedient to your parents and brothers; LMB is going to see MWB's Grand Mamma.

Re: George made his appearance last night; LMB fears that Willy is offended; love to all.

Re: LMHB saw Willy last night; what is the matter with Peg and Tomlin?; Judy, the children and St. George [Coulter] are all well; LMHB sent some things to all of you by Mr. Georges[?] Charles.

Also includes a note by L[ucy?] [M.] [H.?] B[arnes], n.p., to "Peggy" [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: the want of paper compels me to write to MWB and your mother on the same paper; be a good child and take care of yourself; read your bible and get a portion of it everyday.

Re: LMHB has just returned from Chatham; want to know' if MWTB and family is dead or alive; LMHB is sending Willy's other shirt; why does Peggy not write to LMHB since LMHB has spent so much time instructing her?; all are well except Papa; Bal[sora] and Fanny are at St. George's and Cousin Coulter dines with them today; love to all.

Re: NWBB should not be so low spirited for "surely a young man never had greater cause for a thankful heart than you," LMHB fear that if NWBB continues to be unhappy when he has so much that "our kind heavenly Father should visit them with some heavy, but just punishment"; Mama and Aunt Short have left us on a visit to Mrs. Allison; news of Bal[sora], Margaret, Judy, and Mama; the times are dull; do not be so tardy in answering letters; the girls all write with LMHB in best love to you and George.

Also includes a note by M[argaret] W. Tomlin, Falmouth, [Virginia], to "Willy" [Newman] Williamson B. Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: goods requested.

Re: delighted to hear you and father are well; Uncle Coalter's illness and Aunt Judy's subsequent unhappiness; have George write and tell MWB about MWB's hen, chickens, and garden.

Also includes a letter by B[alsora] B[arnes], n.p., to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Greenfield, [Virginia]. Re: pleased you two invalids are improving; glad to know Willy's prospect for corn is good.

Re: MWB is homesick and desires to come home; MWB is concerned about Papa's illness and brother Bev's; news about Uncle Coalter and Aunt Judy, Aunt Bal[sora], and Aunt Lucy; love to Papa, Aunt Margaret, Uncle B. and MWB's little brothers.

Also includes a letter by Balsora Barnes, St. Georges [home], [Virginia], to M[argaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, n.p. Re: family situations.

Re: Aunt Mary and Cousin Nannie went up to see Col. Carrington; Uncle [?] got MWTB's letter about Tomlin; Beverly seemed very happy when he was here last; Aunt Margaret Tomlin; news of activities and health of various family members; MWB's activities and travel plans; MWB sends love to all in family.

Re: Fanny Braxton has been confined to her bed with violent toothache and pain in her face; arrangements for trip to Richmond; cold weather has arrived; Mrs. Bryan and the Bryan girls.

Re: instructions for staying well; the ice house repairs; family activities.

Re: instructions to "Mama" for staying well; mention of family visits and activities; illnesses of friends and family.

Also includes a letter by M[argaret] W. B[arnes], Chericoke, [Virginia], to Bal[sora] [Barnes], n.p. Re: Cousin Maria's distressful situation; MWB's quilt.

Re: Aunt Judy's illness and circumstances surrounding the seriousness of the illness; MWB's concern over MWTB's poor health; family visits and activities.

Re: relates MWB's accident with knife and subsequent problems with the near loss of MWB's finger; activities and health news of family members.

Re: snow storm and its effects for all friends and relatives;' Beverley's trip to Wheeling; Jack and his report of activities at Chericoke.

Re: Hybla house burned down and Armistead was only able to save a few things; Mattie [?] has caught one of the first beaux in the state - Mr. Wilcox Brown; some of you write to MWB.

Re: health news of family members; MWB scolds MWTB about what MWTB writes in her letters asks MWTB to be more careful about who she talks about.

Re: news of family activities and trips including visits to the Springs; mentions news of many family members.

Re: family news; Uncle Walker's new baby, John Walker.

Re: Aunt Lucy has given a favorable account of TB and Walker [in your studies]; family ventures; Cousins Coulter and Janet are both sick; George looks better than MWB's seen him in a long time.

Re: cotton sent.

Also includes a letter from [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p., to "Mama" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], n.p. Re: a thank you note.

Re: recipe and brief news of NWTB's activities.

Re: instructions for repair of hat, request for knitting needles not sent as requested, and a list of desired goods to be purchased for MTB.

Re: FBCB would have been glad for MWB to join FBCB here; Cousin William thinks that FBCB has had a nervous disorder; the treatments FBCB has enjoyed and FBCB is sure MWB's health requires it too; arrangements for MWB's stay in Bedford.

Re: Ma's illness and FBCB's attempts to go and nurse her; arrival at "Stanley" and report of Ma's health; would like MWB to come - FBCB will nurse MWB too; family news; invitation for a visit to Bedford.

Re: Elizabeth and BG have feeble health; Elizabeth went to the warm springs and came home because she became nervous there; report of Elizabeth, Will an d John Walker's families.

Re: have sent NWBB a pair of socks.

Also includes a letter by J[udy] H. Tomlin, n.p., to "Willy" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Hanover Town, [Virginia]. Re: JHT apologizes for bad behavior on Tuesday evening.

Re: request for 'shoes to be made; surprised that NWBB did not see more of "the girls" while they were in Richmond.

Re: news of JLS's poor health.

Also includes a letter by Margaret [W. Tomlin?], n.p., to "Willy" [Newman] Williamson [B.] Barnes, Richmond, [Virginia]. Re: request for cloth.

Re: Christmas holidays - the visitors require the professors to lecture over the holidays and HBT must not miss any, therefore, he cannot spend Christmas with Margaret and brother Willy.

Re: circumstances surrounding the death of Sally and her mother's intense grief; Margaret is quite sick but the rest here are well.

Re: request for yard goods from Richmond; JHT looks forward to Willy's visit.

Re: requests extension of visiting period for "Peg"; news of Aunt Mary's health.

Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], Stanley, [Virginia], to "Mama" [Margaret] W. [Tomlin] Barnes, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia Re: request for MWTB to send some clothing for MWB's extended visit.

Re: MWT has been ill; MWT will remain in Hanover one or two more weeks.

Re: yard goods requested.

Re: please send silk dress and fabric.

Also includes a note by [?J, n.p., to [?] Barnes [?] Tomlin, n.p. Re: Jannet sent Bal[sora]something in a vial to rub her foot with.

Re: death of Mrs. B_ and circumstances surrounding situations; my baby seems poorly and so nervous; much obliged to MWB for your kind sympathy and affection; love to one and all.

Also includes a letter by [Margaret] [W.] [Barnes], n.p., to "Mama" [Margaret] [W.] [Tomlin] [Barnes], n.p.

Also includes a letter by B[everley] D. Barnes, n.p., to [?], n.p.

Re: Ditchley.

Re: Christ Church.

First poem is entitled "A Royal Colloguing"[sp?]. The second poem, begun after the completion of the first, is only a few lines, thus most likely incomplete.