Box 02

Letter regarding his medical studies position, finding a good boarding house, visiting with Uncle Bennett, and asking after Anna and her family.

Letter sends regards from various individuals of Charles County, also mentions a beautiful Miss Elizabeth Boarmen, A Mr. August A. Von Schmidt a Colonel in the French Revolution, Mary’s decision regarding money, and other family news.

Letter describing Wilfred’s and Elizabeth Boarman’s wedding party.

Letter mostly regarding Cousin Bennett.

Letter informing Anna of the death of their father by accidental drowning on February 27.

Letter letting Anna know he was upset at hearing her talking poorly about him to other relatives but has forgiven her and hopes to see her soon. There is also news of her brothers and numerous other relatives including brother Wilfred being in the Mediterranean, cousin Eloise moving, Julia, not Julia Compton, marrying Henry C. Clarke, Cousin Jonanna Howle death. He also mentions meeting other Willsons and Alexandria relating to the health of the city.

Letter with news of family including Uncle Henry and family moving to Athens, GA and the change of circumstances for Uncle Notley’s children.

Letter contains news of numerous family members.

Letter regarding a picnic at cousin John’s that he missed, hopes to visit and meet all the pretty girls of Kent County, asks after the health of his niece Charlotte, Ben has returned from New York, Wilfred has lost his situation, Notley has re-enlisted in the Marines, and news of other family including Mr. Carroll Brent losing his only child.

Letter of condolence on the loss of Anna’s daughter Charlotte and congratulates her on anther pregnancy. Letter also mentions Clement Young on the sloop-of-war USS Marion and Captain Thomas Bennett, Elizabeth Howle is to be married to Mr. Morris of New York, and news of other family members.