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I cannot let father leave this morning without being the
bearer of a letter to you, if it contains only a few lines. I am
very sorry that he thinks he must go this morning, for he has been
out in the country so much that we have had comparatively little of
his company. However he has promised to come again in November, and
bring you with him, when he can stay longer, and one of my chief
objects in writing now is to beg you to come by all means. We will
be so glad to see you. You must not think of coming, just to stay a
week or two, for the journey here by the present route is so fatiguing,
that I am sure you would need some time just to rest. Since
father has actually made the purchase of the farm, I suppose we can
offer that as a strong inducement for you to visit us. I am very
anxious to see the place myself. I do hope you will be pleased with
it. I at least am very glad of the purchase because it will bring
you all so near to us.
Many thanks to you for the nice sponge cake you sent me,
which I assure you has been duly appreciated, and also for the receipts
which were very acceptable. I have tried already to make the
cake Mr. Smith admires so much, but he said it was not at all right,
although it seemed to be very well baked, he said it did not taste
at all as yours did. When you come I will try again so that you can
tell me where the fault lies. I wish very much that I had your cap
to send in the box & I would certainly have had it ready, if Grandma
had not given the pattern away as soon as I had finished, thinking
I suppose that I did not want it, and the lady to whom it was given
left the place while I was still under the impression that it had
only been borrowed and would be returned to me. I can easily get it
by writing, but still it disappointed me as I wished to do it immediately,
and now I must necessarily be delayed. I will certainly
have it ready for you in November however. I was very sorry that
Summerfield did not come, but I hope his visit is only deferred for
a short time. Two of your Loudoun boys from Mr. Minor's school said
here the other day that if Summy were only at school with them they
would be perfectly satisfied. Tell him and Howard that they must
both write to me. I will be so glad to hear from them. I will have
more time to answer their letters than either of their brothers.
Yesterday our new chaplain Mr. Hanson preached for us for
the first time, and we like him very much. He seems to be a plain
practical preacher, and very liberal I judge from his appearing in
the pulpit without a gown, and speaking without notes, which are two
remarkable things for an Episcopalian.
The University seems quite alive now, a great many students
having already arrived. As it is nearly breakfast time and I am writing
in rather a cold room I must conclude with much love to yourself
Summerfield and Howard. Give my love to the Miss Clagetts also when
you see them. Indeed there are many among the acquaintances I formed
during my short stay in Leesburg whom I remember with interest and
regard.
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