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Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Mr. Meade [preached] ....Jim is sick in bed. Sam [Leitch] and Dr. Leitch with us. Hear of Sister Sue's [Sue H Lewis Minor wife of N. Peter Minor] death .... on the 14th of Oct. Death comes as a kind friend to her for she had long been a great sufferer but she is now in the enjoyment of that sleep which remains for the people of God. My poor brother Peter has been sorely tried but I trust he feels that it is God's doing and therefore must be right. Nov, 2, 3 ,4, we are all in great trouble about Jim -- he is very ill. Dr. Leitch comes hurredly and brings Dr. Gooch with him. Dr. Gooch puts up with us until there is some change. Dr. Leitch spends most of his time here. Cousin Isabella also comes to us. She is always a friend in need. People are all so kind, so many have sent or come to inquire after Jim, among them Mr. Meade. Friday the 4th a letter from Emily. We cannot get
together today as we had planned. Jim was too sick so I wrote her word not to come today. A note also from Miss Carry Morrill proposing to defer her visit until we were all well. Sue and I have an invite to Mr. Brown's affair. Jim is thought to be better this morning--we hope for the best.
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