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I was very sorry to find from your letter how much
indisposed you were, I trust by this time you are entirely
well, and able to transact business to your satisfaction. I
hope your Mother will continue to improve in health, and that
I shall hear more favorable accounts of her.
Mrs. Davis continues to improve steadily. She is anxiously
looking forward to the little trip she intends taking,
and hopes to be well enough by the first week in August.
A letter came from Mr. Hamilton the other day asking
you to lend him some money, he wishes to attend the Alum Springs
I believe he said he was expecting funds probably about this
time.
George has not gone yet, he expects Edward Smith to-day,
but of course there is no certainty about it. I got a letter
from papa a few days ago, he seems much encouraged about the
Chicago property, he has sold two of the lots for $1400 to be
paid in five payments, 280 I believe in cash at once, the
others annually. He thinks no way in which the money could be
vosted would be so advantageous as holding the lots, and merely
deriving sufficient revenue from them to pay the taxes. He says
they sold for $400 more than he expected; a convincing proof of
their steady rise in value.
George and I walked to town this morning before breakfast
to get Mary's silk, which I hope will suit. I unfortunately
lost the bits she sent, but I thought I recollected the
colours. She will doubtless be surprised and pleased to see
the McGuffey's who have recently received a letter from Mr.
Buffner inviting them to Harrisonburg—they intend leaving
this morning or afternoon I believe in the stage.
Maria, from whom I received two letters a day or two
since, will not be at home until Wednesday or Thursday next,
they remain longer to see Mr. Wm. H. Broadus, and Mrs. Broadus.
All the family are well, saving Flora, who is somewhat complaining.
My best love to your Mother, Mary, Mary Jane, Mary Rush,
Margaret & Caroline,
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