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Has recently removed to a new house, describing her reception from N[ancy] and Dr. [Sylvester Bulkley], and the work being done to ready it. Remarks on the re-shingling of their roof, their gardening, and setting up house. Goes into great detail on furniture, its placement, and decorating rooms. Notes heavy shipping on the river. Addressed to Mrs. Charlotte Grimes, Matagorda, Texas.

Newsy letter. Description of wedding. 4th of July fireworks. Other topics: socializing, a preparatory lecture, communion, and a musical concert.

Accepts an invitation to visit.

Trying to pressure the recipient into visiting. "I'll introduce you to the prettiest gals, the tallest fellows, and the greatest cases generally, that you ever sneezed at or cast sheep's eyes [after]." Cousin Tom Joyner from Virginia is currently visiting and "has won the hearts of all the gals and some others." Was promenading Washington Street where encountered Fanny Willard and received news from Hopkinton, including "wedding scrapes" and details about the Lyceum, its president, and the recipient's paper. Asks for details about the upcoming wedding. Comments on local women as well as a lady visiting Cambridge, calling her "a new star," discussing her social refinement and how she waters her wine. Includes a small scrap of paper with a post-script telling of a visit with "the star," where she gave a humorous account of "Harriman's Exhibition in the old schoolchurch."

Description of family sitting in dining room, room layout and furniture. Mentions books, sewing circles.

Domestic work. Education of her son, Albert. Men leaving for California.

Describes feelings about marriage and other personal matters. Notes her journey on the Illinois River and comments on St. Louis. [Note: Original housed in American Travel Collection.]

The current state of an alcoholic family member. Receives visit from Prof. Henry W. Longfellow.

Letter regarding the (unspecified) misconduct of his wife.

Describes her Christmas, including social visits, games, music, and dancing. Mentions sleighing. Possibly related to Jarvis ALS to Mary; December 25, 1850, in Single Items Collection.