Purchases for family

Miss M. L. Crockett

                                                                        Philadelphia
                                                                        April 10th
Dear Aunt,

     I have been looking over the City to find a dress cap to suit my fancy.  Whether I have succeeded in pleasing you, I have still to learn.
     The cap I sent is one of the most handsome & fashionable in the City.  My landlady complimented me highly for my taste.  They are called the "Cottage Cap"   I could find some more gaudy but the one I sent I consider neither plain or gaudy-medium.  As it respects those shawls neither Mr. Guggenheimer or I could find any to suit.  They bring winter goods-it is with difficulty you can find this season  I sent three dress hats one for Mother, Aunt Caroline & Nancy.  They can select for themselves.  The small you can have if you want it if not give it to Martha Danner.  The vest pattern I intend for Wythe.   The two dogs I intend for Sam & Jackson & when Sam becomes tired of his I want Uncle Allen to have it for an inkstand.  As he writes a great deal.  Dispose of the other likewise to Father, if not to James & Robert

    I hope that you have received your braid before this  write when you received this & let me know how the braid & cap suits.
     My landlady being anxious to send something & under this impression I had a Sister make today the wreath I send as its colors will show is intended for young ladies-I wish Mary was large enough-It is to be worn on the back of the head somewhere-I believe-you can dispose of it as you please-as you see it will not suit my sisters  Who will you give it to?

  Miss May Stuart was very attentive to me when I was sick in Town, would she except it?  There is Eliza Walker - - Though do as you please.  But let me know of the disposed in your letter.  If you want anything made let me know.
     If you can't catch a beau now it's not your nephew fault
                                                           Yours &C
                                                            S C Gleaves

Uncle Allen,
     Did you receive the catalog I sent you.  There were 182 graduates in the Jefferson College 162 in the University. Though in the former they let some graduate who are perfect
     In the latter the examinations are more rigid hence the few number of graduates.
     French graduated he left before the Commencement he will be in Wythesville see him  he is a perfect gentleman & you may rest assured a particular Friend of mine.
     Write shortly & let me know how Grandmother is  &C
                                                  Truly yours &C
     A.T. Crockett Esq               S C Gleaves