Mentions that she is recovering from an illness. Granddaughter and children are well. David visited Paris and George will get his Bachelor's.

She responds to his health concerns with alacrity. She has just sent her sons back to school after a lengthy Christmas holiday.

She is grateful for their communication. She reports on the condition of their house and her sons. She describes the journeys she has taken with her daughter.

Thanks him for his letter to David expressing concern for her illness. Talks of her soldier son's regiment and tells David's routines.

Reports the birth of a granddaughter. Received visits from her sons.

She recognizes his good heart and good intentions for her and her family. She regrets the attention she is receiving in the public papers. Mr. Gregorie died the day before and the world is dark to her. She is concerned about the education of her children.

Talks of son David's promise to accompany her and Charles has a 4 month leave of absence.