Being compelled to build a Stable for purposes indispensable, upon the Lot I occupy costing Sixty two Dollars and fifty Cents—I beg leave to ask of you, if it be not reasonable that the proctor be directed to deduct the same from my rent

I am requested by the Faculty to lay the inclosed letters before you, and to state that the Faculty have declined licensing the individual until they learn from you the amount of the emolument which will accrue to him in the event of his appointment.

I beg to call your attention to the undermentioned subjects. The two last have been included in the suggestions submitted to your notice by the Faculty, but as they are immediately connected with my department, & are of much importance to me, I have thought it not improper to bring them...

I am sorry you should think it necessary to write even with a severe head ach, to secure a letter from me, rest saticefied my dear Child, that I will give you a faithful, and accurate account of Sarah’s situation twice a week as long as she is Ill. and when I miss a mail you may be assured that...

I arrived here on Friday at 7 A.M. and am ready to proceed to the Natural Bridge tomorrow. We were last night awoke by a party of students with music who entered the house and called for drink it might have been 3 o’clock this morning (to wake a bull). They leisurely sat doubt down with their...

I have recieved Montgomerys debt. & I have paid Dr Y. & My Postage account. which was $32.42 this is a smart bill aded to $14 that I paid for J. Margaret when I came here. you must tell Needles to make the bedstead out of Sasafras timber if he can get it. but if he cannot he must make it...

I have this moment received your letter from kent, who had been on the look out for Col Randolph’s boat, as I had a box of plumbs, and oranges, and five tongues packed up to send by it. which I hope you may receive in good time. there are two dozen of oranges, you hear from us so regularly, that...

I know it to be so delightful to hear from our friends that altho I wrote to you the day before yesterday, I cannot allow Phill to return without a few lines, I can give you no account of Elisabeth R. as the girls were disappointed in making her the visit they intended yesterday. they will go to...

I sent you some Sturgion (I believe three peices) by a Waterman of Coln Randolph’s, which I hope you have received safe, I expect some of the Vinagar will be lost, if so, you must fill it up again, it is a convenient dish, and I expect will keep very will in your cool cellar. As Cary Anne has...

We have just received your letter of 24th date, and which mamma requests me to answer, as she is very busy knitting old Lady Betty’s stocking’s, but for that, I assure that I would only answer letters written to myself, which are few therefore if you wish to hear from us often, write to me, more...