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Marriage is intended between Elizabeth and Asbury. List of her real and personal property. Certain property transferred to Buckner in trust, but remains in control of Elizabeth until marriage is solemnized. Disposition of property at each spouse's death. Trust shall continue if Buckner dies 1first. No signatures or date on 5-page document.

Is a question about matrimony in which Sophia is involved and a promise to a neighbor's daughter of a bonnet. Come soon to resolve it.

[Letter mostly illegible] Invitation to an exhibition and request to "bring some of the young gents."

Amounts spent for legislative session on newspapers, Goody's magazine, umbrella, laundry, legislative guide, postage stamps, clothing, etc. 7 pages. Poem: - "Oh carry me back to my childhood home, When the ocean surges roar, Where the billows dash on a rockbound coast, And moan forever more.....Twould ease my pain to hear her voice, When death had darkened my eye....O carry me home to die."

Request to examine muster rolls of Indian Wars of 1791-96 in the companies commanded by Captains Dudley Evans, John Evans and John Dent to establish whether certain privates served. Also, property sold in 1845 for unpaid taxes was contrary to Code of Virginia. Wants a correction carried out through the General Assembly.

(1) In House of Delegates in next General Assembly of Virginia. Provides his credentials and states "...the office of Doorkeeper will pay well, and I shall be thankful for it. I want to spend one winter in Richmond at the public expense." (2) Circular for Constitutional Convention's candidate dated 1850-06-15 providing Haymond's views on the constitutional issues.

"Much doubt seems to be entertained as to the safety of our Union; some seem to be of the opinion that a war between the North and South is not far distant. God forbid that our once happy states should soon or late dip their fingers in each others blood though come what may let us be prepared for the worst." 13" Thirteen inches of snow since last Saturday and 3-15" of ice on the canal and river. All have been on sleighs pulled by mules and horses and have somewhat a frozen appearance.

Includes envelope. Working on transformation of acceptance into state bonds. Will provide copy of report of B P Work if available but don't think there is.

Must come to talk with Sophia because you have more influence with her. William is dreadfully disturbed because some have convinced him that Sophia is in the family way. Don't believe that she is. Her cousin Alessander Martin has said mean things.

Has sold the 100 acres he selected to two Mr. Rhodes of Taylor County. Will keep bonds of Herndon and Arnold until Byrne comes. Had a fair season for all kinds of grain.