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Comments on a debt being repaid and the impact of armed conflict on their payment, referencing the Black Hawk War. "This thing of going to the 'wars' does more injury than in basely spilling blood. I, myself, came nigh losing five dollars[.] I paid a man shortly before he started on the memorable Sac war." Attended "as dirty a little trial as is common in any court," with a slander case between two women. "The words charged to have been spoken by Mrs. Cox of Mrs. Maxcy, are not now used in common parlance, but their signification are known to every school boy. They look remarkably bad on paper, & as I do not wish to blacken this undefiled piece of stationery… with such words, I will just say they are names which are well calculated to blacken the reputation of women beyond any others she could have used." Mrs. Cox plead "guilty but justified." Health of family and acquaintances.

Asking his brother to help him buy a fur cap "of the New fashion" in New York with lapels and ribbons. Describes how he would like it to look. Acquaintances also in New York purchasing goods.

Gossip. Taking care of the house while her mother is sick. Fear of sickness and death. Difficult to trust in God.

Talk of keeping house with Hiram. Marriage plans.

Reflects on an accusation that he "was a married man… she considered me an uncommon great impostor or one who would without the least degree of hesitation or Bashfulness (using much deceit & treachery) stain corrupt or ruin the character of an honest ladys daughter." Uncertain what behavior of his caused the recipients to believe this of him. "... has my verry person appeared in your sight as the character of one who would rob the innocent of their just & peacible state of Celibacy." Assures them he came only for a social visit, did not think that Mary was "a lady of Libertine Base or cruel disposition," and that he has never been married.

Noctes Drinkerianae. Script for a theatrical performance set around a table. Includes many quotes stating that they wish Mr. Williams were there. Discussion of a Mr. Law who had behaved erratically, described as screaming “like a negro Methodist preacher.” Conversation topics include gender roles, alcohol consumption and Miss Hannah’s attempts to prevent it, and Charles Pettit being imprisoned for larceny.

Enclosing a letter [not included]. Makes some disparaging remarks about the Portuguese's lack of hospitality, having written to some gentlemen in preparation of Mrs. Rowley visiting Spain and Portugal. Complements Mrs. Rowley's "enterprising disposition... a character I like in either sex, but more to be admired in the fair, because more uncommon."

Marriage of Ruth to a man with five children. News of the war. Failed relationship of a doctor friend.

Description of living area, furniture, and kitchen. Moving process.

Living in a log house in Ohio. Dutch neighbors. Land dales. Load of oysters came through, bound for Detroit.