Box 1

One of Aunt Jacob's sons accidentally shot himself. Uncle Biggs in Harrison County to buy cattle.

General correspondence from daughter

Comfort, an older Black woman, died after long illness. Rest of family in moderate health.

Plans for trip to Romney. John A. F. Martin will probably meet them in Romney and "you had better go home with him."

Mother wants sister and her to go home as session is half out. Mr. M says a $30 fee would be owed if leaving early. Louisa asks her father what to do.

Needs his horse to get to Fairfax house and meet with people in Kingwood

Gift of hand-stitched bookmarks, one embroidered using human hair. Her mother would rather see him than any relative she has in the world.

Apologizes for cold behavior to her yesterday. Hopes to see her during the week. Was unable to speak with her father about their announcements and October 19, but did write her father a letter that day.

Attended lively candidate session with voters. Describes church service during which preacher read and preached exhaustively all 29 verses in Matthew, Chapter 1.

Aunt Betsy started for Morgantown during prior week. Uncle and his wife will return with Aunt Betsy. Difficulty in doing laundry and has no flour or bread.