Baltimore April 4th 1854
Dear Sis E. & bro. D.
Mr. Hamilton is still improving, his sore is healing up
very rapidly. We expect he will soon be able to leave his bed and
if nothing happens he will get out by the 1st of May. We received
yours of the 1st yesterday and were very sorry to hear of the loss
you sustained in the accident that occured to the colt. It is a
wonder that Dave did not break his neck too, as we expect he will
some of these days by his recklessness. The weather is becoming
more mild and I think you will find it more pleasant to move in
May than it would have been this month. Eliza Ridgely has the
measles. She is on one side of the room and her Pa on the other
and I am nurse for both, so you perceive that my hands are pretty
full just now. She appears to have them light, but as it is necessary
to exclude the light from her eyes as much as possible we keep
the room quite dark, so if my letter is written more crooked than
usual you must remember that I could scarcely see to write at all.
The rest of our sick are convalescent. Ma is nearly well, but is
still very weak. Pa is better also and expects to go out as soon
as the weather will permit him. Mrs. Nicholson was to see me yesterday.
She seems to be in usual health. She has been quite unwell
since she left L. but has recovered. She received a letter from
Bro. Rodgers a few days ago. They are delighted with their appointment,
have a fine residence with good furniture and every thing to
make it pleasant. She expects to join them in their new home the
last of this month. She sends her love to you and all her friends.
Our love to all our friends and all your family. Write soon and
often.
yr aff Sister
E. P. Hamilton
(Mrs. M. G. Hamilton to Mrs. D. G. Smith)
