Inquires about a carpet.

Summons to appear regarding Deming's taxable estate.

Deming and his sister Lucretia write from Havana to their father regarding details of ships and shipping; they will set sail for Charleston tomorrow.

Writes to his sister from Augusta, Ga., offering condolences over the loss of Charles William; apologizes for keeping Lucretia away from you for so long; discusses the circumstances of the brig Pegasus; brief description of southern life and climate; inquires about Litchfield and their home.

Dorothy Deming (1784-1835) was a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming. She is sometimes referred to as "Dolly."

Writes with news of friends and family; their minister has spent much time away attending a meeting; brother James' deplores the stupidity and ignorance into which New York City has fallen.

Writes to her sister that her health has improved; appreciates the trunk and its truly acceptable articles.

Writes that she is not experiencing the pain or suffering as her sisters may imagine; the morphine eased the smarting of the surgeon's knife; her appetite is better; Dr. Van. is treating her; Dr. Bushe visits regularly. The letter also contains a fragment of a note probably added by Lucretia Deming reporting that there is next to nothing to be be done in the way of nursing.

Writes regarding her appreciation of her father's solicitude on her account; postponing her visit to Litchfield; inquires about her relatives; has has another quiet night; the healing pains have been slight in her case. Lucretia Deming adds a note regarding the Boston chair and Dorothy's condition.

Writes regarding their plans to return to Litchfield on Thursday next.