Sherwood July 5th
My dear Eliza
Mr. Rives is going to Court today, & if possible will get
up to see you. I write a few lines to request you to tell William
Dunglison how much pleased I should be if he would come out to see
me. I wish George could come out with him. I would send the carriage
up for them, but tomorrow I am engaged to go to Mr. Douglas's, E.
has two young ladies staying with her Mary Willis & a Miss Kennie
from Staunton. I shall invite them to spend a day or two with me.
M. Ross will return with me to attend with me a Convocation in the
Green Mountain church to begin on Wednesday and last until Sunday-two
services every day after the first. Of course though I shall
not be able to go every day. I am much disappointed that you cannot
come out at once but hope you will as soon as you can. I should be
very glad to see Caroline with you if her stay would admit of her
coming. I think George ought to have a change after such close application.
I was much gratified to hear of his honours. I could
send up next week for him and two of the other boys if you cannot
come so soon. I will know what a void is left in your heart by the
loss of your sweet infant, and how long it will be before your mind
can dwell upon him without a pang of bitter sorrow. which may be
indulged with resignation to the divine will. I am truly concerned
to hear of dear Lucy D's situation. I trust by some miracle she may
yet be spared. Mr. R. waits. I must conclude.
