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Peddler teaching addition and multiplication for a fee. School at the academy will be having a longer break at the end of the term. Fox sisters spirit rapping in Rochester.

Manuscript "Treachery of a womans heart," written for the Gazette. Reflections on the wonders of the Earth and God's creations, especially man. Describes God's work to aid man's happiness, including the creation of woman. Laments woman's roll in man's fall. Blames the world's current wickedness on woman's original sin.

Regarding the bad conditions in her present locale and judgments on her sister’s husband. Very unhappy in New Orleans, including the emphasis on fashion. [Note: Original located in the Lea-Jaudon letters]

Will be moving "out of America." Charles E. moved to Hamilton, Canada West, and will be bringing her with him shortly. Describes how to travel to Hamilton, urging her to visit. News of her sick child, close to death. "She has been the greatest sufferer I ever saw- from indigestion- caused I suppose by weaning and teething."

Has submitted her notice at work and intends to take up textile work elsewhere, seemingly with her sister who is to set up in Chamberlain. "I want to go on warping very much or drawing in but if I cant git in on either Ill go in on weaving." Would like Julia to accompany them, "we could work all in one room." Worried the other women will back out of their plan. Discusses long work hours, the fast pace of weaving, and difficult tasks, "O dear we work like dogs." References local excitement about going to California, hopes for her family.

Family news, renting out part of their house, and queries about girls’ fashions. Mentions "California fever."

Stories about boarders staying at her home, including one who proclaims to be clairvoyant. Mentions making clothes for black servants. Detailed descriptions of sewing and designs for making clothing. She is apparently pregnant.

Jests about his "aged Friend" and the likelihood he will soon be "sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans every thing." Bemoans Ellis's straying from the "narrow path of virtue," blaming it on "the temptations and stumbling blocks, alias pretty girls, the Evil One is continually casting in the way of nice, virtuous young men." Continues to hold "a poor opinion of anything of the woman kind." Comments on a local young man and the indefinite postponement of the Town Hall's dedication. Offended that Ellis did not visit due to the state of his clothes. Waves off questions regarding matrimony. Asks Ellis's opinion of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield.

Corresponding by letter and arranging visits. Frustrated with lending money. The "sewing Women in this place have struck for higher wages." Hopes they are successful, describing their labor and the disparity in pay.

Demanding that his friend inform him of the name of the woman he has fallen in love with. Includes remarks on being a bachelor, that he has plans to marry in six years and no sooner, and that he has been living "like a nun". He makes a crude remark about Mrs. Hoffman.