This folder includes a letter written in 1793 by Tim Prout to his mother in-law Sarah (Thurston) Turner informing her that he has married her daughter Susanna (Turner) Prout. they were married "after a short acquaintance of about ten days," on August 8, 1793. Tim Prout explained that he did not have the time to get her permission, but writes that he hopes, "the match is agreeable to you, and all relatives." This folder also contains another letter written by Tim and Susanna (Turner) Prout in Nova Scotia to Sarah (Thurston) Turner in Newport. Together they expressed their joy that their mother's health is is well even in her advanced age and hope by the blessing "of divine Providence it will continue." The letters also highlight sibling relationships and discuss the possibility of "Sally" (short for Sarah (Turner) Gardner) staying with the Prouts in Nova Scotia for the winter if John Gardner spends his winter in the West Indies.