Stuart laments the current political situation where "it is almost impossible for either of the parties now to unite on any man." He asks about home and his family.
Willey asks Stuart about Valley sentiment on secession of Virginia, as in his northwest part of the state people are against secession may work for a "division of the state."
Rives asks Stuart's opinion on the upcoming May referendum on secession.
Stuart tells his brother of political infighting in Richmond, and that with all the troop movement a battle "is expected" soon.
Peace writes to Stuart from Manassas and describes the recently concluded First Battle of Bull Run. He also asks for supplies and news of his family.
Luckett describes the "long tedious" trip back to Louisiana from Virginia. He reports his crops are in good condition, and describes war preparations for the coming conflict of "Saxon against Norman, the Puritan & Cavalier."
Watt requests that Stuart send him information related to John Brown's raid, discusses Stuart's political activities, and sends greetings to Stuart's family.
Luckett requests that Sandy visit the Lucketts as Staunton schools "must be in a state of disorganization & must remain so during the war." He also discusses relations with England.
Stuart tries to persuade his cousin Ellen to allow the sale of some land and slaves so as to appease certain members of her family.
Stuart offers his opinion on a property deal to his cousin Ellen.
Stuart asks his cousin for evidence involving a third party's financial situation.
John B. Baldwin writes Alexander H. H. Stuart about Confederate national politics, including a possible suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus.
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