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Comments on the weather's effect on his spirits and health. Acknowledges Maria's grief upon the deaths of several of her friends and family, encouraging her to rely on faith. Mentions what people have been saying about her lost loved ones. News of family and friends, including Rhea Barton gaining a position at the Philadelphia Hospital, "the best Theatre this country affords for a student of Medicine." Critiques Dr. W. B., a man who "has some fine feelings-- with the varnish of much nonsenses. What he puts on always seems to me like the folly of painting a fine natural complexion... I have also look'd on him with pity - to see such a diamond in a covering of glass." See also S. H. ALS to Mrs. Hodge, Undated (July 4).

“Our Court is still in Session. A number of highly important & interesting cases have been disposed of” including that of Pennick & Ream which resulted in four years of hard labor for Pennick and two years of imprisonment for Ream. Notes the differences in Pennick's and Ream's displays of mortification or regret. Describes a case involving a “supposed woman” who has been rumored to be a hermaphrodite who impregnated a young apprentice learning the arts of millinery. Provides an update on local politics, which he describes as “very dull at present” and mentions a Gubernatorial candidate attempting to get legislators drunk to make them more agreeable. Includes a quote attributed to Thomas Paine.

Pension for "Sally Scofield, widow of Samuel Scofield, late a Hospital Surgeon's mate in the United States Army, who died June the 8th 1813." [Original located in the Duane N. Diedrich Collection]

Responding to Ruth Walker deserting her infant daughter Frances at the house of Phebe Osborn. Ordering the Overseers of the Poor to “advertise said infant to be let out at the lowest bidder in Whiskey Run Township” and to make sure that the infant is taken care of.

Defends herself against Sue's accusation of epistolary negligence. Notes she is "a Lady of so much importance to have more correspondents besides yourself," that her time is preoccupied with children, and that her family gathers with her during her free time. Comments on winter, time, death, religion, and her hope to gain wisdom. Mentions DeWitt's political choice of a wife [likely referring to DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) and Catharine Jones] and muses on "what kind of lover he makes." Writes of marrying a widower and raising step-children. "... the eyes of the world are continually fixed on a stepmother, ready to seize every occasion to fix a new stigma on the already obnoxious name." Family news, difficulty getting mail to the post office.

Memorandum of agreement between Thomas Gibbons and Margaret Glen, hiring her as a maid. [Original housed in William Gibbons Papers].

Suffers from dysentery. Death of her daughter; consolation in and prayers for the afterlife.

Current events. Describes her illness and the likelihood that she will not live. She resolves to give away her child.

Subpoenaed statements pertaining to the paternity (rape?) case, Shawangunk v. James N. Mitchill. Regards Sarah Radiker and her daughter.

Receipt for making clothing and shoes, purchasing a hair comb, and boarding Betsey Goodwill.