The Company is all gone, and I have seated myself to converse with my Polly. Mrs. A. Washington has lent me a new Novel, called _Victoria_. I can't say I admire the Tale, though I think it prettyly told. There is a verse in it I wish you much to read. I believe, if I a'n't too Lazy, I will copy it off for you: the verse is not very butifull, but the sense is, I assure you. Sept. 26. To-day I have spent in putting my cloaths to rights--a dreadful task, you will say. I am going to take a little airing this evening. Adieu: the horses are at the door. Sept. 27. [Sidenote: Mr. Charles Lee--afterward Attorney-General in Gen. Washington's second Cabinet--married the "Nancy" of the narrative.] I was sitting busy at work, when some one told me Mr. Charles Lee was here. He was from _Chantilly_; and I flew out in expectation of a letter. What do you think I felt, when, instead of a letter, he told me my Nancy was very ill? My Polly, I am sure, will sympathize with me. What would I not give to see her! but that is denied me. I hope to God she is better! Mr. Lee says they did not apprehend any great danger. Sept. 28. This morning Mr. Lee left us. Every time I see him I like him more and more. He has proved himself a truly good Brother. I am very uneasy with regard to Nancy--I wish to Heaven I could hear from her. Sept. 29. Mrs. Graem, Letty Ball, and Harry G---- called here to-day. Mrs. Graem, poor creature, appears much distressed at the death of her Children. When we come to consider, I think it much better for them: but how seldom can a Mother reason in this manner! Cousin Nancy is better, she told me: pray Heaven it may be so. [Sidenote: _Richland._ Residence of Daniel Brent, Esq.] When Mrs. Graem came to-day, some one came running in and said the _Richland_ chariot was coming. You may be assured I flew to the door. Oh, how disappointed I was! Sept. 30. To-day is Sunday, and I am going to church. Brother Aylett is going in the Chariot with me. I am this moment going to crape and dress. I shall wear my Great-Coat and dress Hat. Adieu, till my return. [Sidenote: _Selvington._ Residence of Thomas Selden.] [Sidenote: _Chatham._ Residence of William Fitzhugh, grandfather of Mrs. Robert E. Lee. He afterward removed to _Ravensworth_, in Fairfax Co., when _Chatham_ was occupied by his brother, Mr. Philip Fitzhugh.] I am returned. Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Selden, and Nancy were all at church in deep mourning. They were very civil to me, and prest me to dine at _Selvington_. Mr. James Gordon is come to dinner from _Chatham_. Mrs. Fitzhugh has sent me a very pressing invitation to go there this evening, and to-morrow to the races; but I have not the smallest inclination, and shall not go. This Mr. Gordon is a mighty clever man--I wish you could see him. I saw a beauty at church, a Miss Thaskkel. She has hazel eyes, fine complexion, and Beautiful Auburn hair, which hung in ringlets upon her neck.