Describes defeat of British in "Canady" and valor of Jo[h]nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor [?]; relates death of "Tecomse" [sic][Tecumseh] by severely wounded Col. T. Jo[h]nson; hopes government will now support the war "hart and hand"; sends regards to various friends; Jo[h]nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and "Mis Carigan"; asks after his brother, Elijah.

Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down ½; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rough; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother.

Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else "dull"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter since Christmas; looks forward to their visit.

Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa [?] Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a "female school" in the Charlottesville area.

In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a "female school"; explains that there are several in the area.

Inquiries about family'' health and Isaac'' recovery; compelled to seek a loan as sawmill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho[ma]s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho[ma]s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Garth with notations of $50.00 written.

Describes exact measurements for planks needed for roofing materials.

Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compels him to resolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that slaves be repayment.

Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or sends it, money should be in North Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand "the best money" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved.

Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is "backwards" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising; corn is $1.25/bushel.

Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come.

Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity [?] is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or 24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks [?] and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others.

Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents [in-law], Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, 7 Oct. 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.

Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; disappointed that county site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers not to be partners with William [?] Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses.

Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents [in-law] Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister [?] Polly miss family. 1p.

Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action-her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, [Kentucky?] immediately.

Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother [in-law?] about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, and his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and siblings to visit.

Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences at slave Johnson's death, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return.

Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law [Elizabeth] is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter; as yet unnamed; relates price of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.

Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices than a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profit; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news.

Relates incident of son [?], Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his surprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister [Elizabeth?].

Describes weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera epidemics; exchanges family news.

Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation.

Correspondents include: Anderson & Blair; D & E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Corthrac [?]; Anderson & Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, & Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A. F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, & Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts.

Correspondents include: Blair & Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane & Edwards; John D. Brown [?]; Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny [?]; Andrew Sampler [?]; Deane & Brown; B. C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. & B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information.

Account book showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, [?] Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, [?] Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products.

Accounts are for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron.

Accounts are for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage.

Accounts pertain to the tobacco trade.

Accounts are for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories.

Accounts are for a variety of customized blacksmithing products.